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The image features a landscape with water, ships anchored near the horizon, a rocky shore with a wooden structure, and sailing ships with tall masts in the distance. The scene has a sepia color tone and a vintage look.
Jean Baptiste Henri Durand-Brager, Pierre Lassimonne, Kamiesch: Entrée du Port (2e Vue) (Kamiesch: Port of Entry (2nd View)), c. 1855, salted paper print, Gift of Alexander Novak, 2015.170.1

Kamiesch: Entrée du Port (2e Vue) (Kamiesch: Port of Entry (2nd View))

Jean Baptiste Henri Durand-Brager, Pierre Lassimonne · c. 1855 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2015.170.1

The image shows a shirtless man seen from behind, with his upper body and arms fully visible. He is arching backward, with his left arm extended upwards and his right arm out to the side. His head is turned slightly to the right, obscuring his facial features, and he has short hair and wears a bracelet on his left wrist. In the background, there is a construction site with scaffolding and boarded structures, one of which has a partially visible sign with text. The scene is monochromatic and depicts a moment in an urban environment.
Louis Draper, Lincoln Center, 1961, printed c. 1970s, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2020.70.1

Lincoln Center

Louis Draper · 1961, printed c. 1970s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.70.1

This is a photograph of a hopscotch game and a puddle with light reflecting from it. The image features a hopscotch grid painted on the ground with numbers indicated within the squares. Adjacent to the hopscotch pattern is a large puddle occupying lower portion of the image, which reflects a bright light source within it. The surface of the water creates textured reflections, and the surrounding ground appears somewhat rough or gravelly. The composition combines elements of urban childhood games and natural impermanence.
Louis Draper, Untitled (Playground) from the Playground Series, c. 1965, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2020.70.3

Untitled (Playground) from the Playground Series

Louis Draper · c. 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.70.3

The image depicts a seated individual from the waist up. The person is sitting in a relaxed manner with one arm resting on a surface next to them and the other hand on their lap. The individual has a calm expression with light-colored eyes and a clean-shaven face. They are wearing a dark cap, a formal maritime uniform, and white trousers. The background features an elaborate painting or photograph of a large ship with sails unfurled. The scene is framed by an ornate frame with intricate patterns and floral designs.
Pierre Dufour, Portrait of a French Naval Officer, 1854, daguerreotype, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.152.1

Portrait of a French Naval Officer

Pierre Dufour · 1854 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2017.152.1

The image shows a young girl standing in a portrait setting. She is positioned leaning against a decorative balustrade with her arms resting on it. She has delicate facial features and is wearing a large, fashionable hat that covers most of her styled hair. She is dressed in a striped dress with puffed sleeves, a large bow at the waist, white stockings, and dark shoes. She holds a basket with flowers in her left hand. The background includes a large urn with sculptural detailing and an elegant fabric draped over the balustrade. The overall composition gives the appearance of a studio photograph with a classical setting.
Antoine Samuel Adam-Salomon, Portrait of a Girl, c. 1850s, salted paper print, Gift of Alexander Novak, 2015.170.2

Portrait of a Girl

Antoine Samuel Adam-Salomon · c. 1850s · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2015.170.2

The image shows a person sitting on a low surface. They are in a slightly turned seated position, facing towards the left side of the image, with their chin resting on their right hand. Their facial features appear soft, with visible dark eyebrows and eyes. The person is wearing a large, tall headdress with a cone shape, and has dark hair peeking from underneath. They are clothed in a long, layered garment that includes a cloak and a long skirt reaching the ground. Beside them, a wicker basket with a handle rests on the floor. The background of the image is a simple textured backdrop.
Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard, Portrait of a Woman from Lisieux, Argentelle, 1846, daguerreotype, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2018.81.1

Portrait of a Woman from Lisieux, Argentelle

Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard · 1846 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2018.81.1

This is a photograph of a city street scene with water bursting from a hydrant. In the image, a stream of water gushes from the hydrant, arching across the scene and creating a spray. There is a car parked in the foreground with only a part of its rear visible on the right side. The backdrop is a brick building with graffiti and shadow patterns. The photograph is monochrome, emphasizing contrasts and shadows.
Louis Draper, Summer, New York City, 1961, printed c. 1970s, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2020.70.2

Summer, New York City

Louis Draper · 1961, printed c. 1970s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.70.2

The image shows a forest with tall trees and a view of distant mountains in the background. The forest floor is covered with tangled roots and leaves, while the mountains appear in soft, layered silhouettes beyond the trees. The photo has a sepia tone, with rich shades of brown and green for the foliage. Light and shadow add depth to the composition, while the mountains in the background are blurred, creating a sense of distance.
William H. Rau, Cliff View, Through the Trees, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.5

Cliff View, Through the Trees

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.5

The image shows a bird's-eye view from a rocky vantage point, with a town stretching out beyond a river. The town features a mix of rectangular and pointed rooftops, lined streets, and trees. A bridge crosses the river, connecting the banks. Rolling hills rise in the distance, hazy against the pale sky. The photo uses a sepia-toned palette, highlighting contrasts between the light sky and darker elements of the town and rock formation in the foreground.
William H. Rau, Towanda From Table Rock, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.14

Towanda From Table Rock

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.14

The image features an elevated view over a landscape with a large tree on the right and a field of crops on the left. In the distance, hills and a river can be seen. The color palette is sepia-toned, with brown and beige tones highlighting the different elements in the landscape.
William H. Rau, Picturesque Susquehanna, Near Laceyville, c. 1895, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2014.29.1.22

Picturesque Susquehanna, Near Laceyville

William H. Rau · c. 1895 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.29.1.22