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Norman and Carolyn Carr

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This is a photograph of a prison cell with two individuals lying on the floor. The image shows a barred door with individuals inside the cell. The lighting emphasizes the figures inside the cell, and the floor is scattered with debris. The overall tone is somber, capturing a moment of stillness. The photograph is in black and white. There is a pair of pants partially visible on the right side of the image. The photo conveys themes of restriction, vulnerability, and the harsh realities of imprisonment.
Weegee, Drunk Tank, 1950, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman and Carolyn K. Carr, 2011.92.2

Drunk Tank

Weegee · 1950 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2011.92.2

Ogle Winston Link, Maude Bows to the Virginia Creeper, Green Cove, Virginia, October 1956, printed 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman S. and Carolyn K. Carr, 2016.186.1

Maude Bows to the Virginia Creeper, Green Cove, Virginia

Ogle Winston Link · October 1956, printed 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.186.1

This is a black and white photograph of two uniformed officers restraining someone near a vehicle. An open car door is visible. The lighting suggests a flash was used, highlighting the central subjects against a darker background. The scene appears dynamic, with intense interaction and palpable tension captured in the expressions and postures of those involved.
Weegee, The Dead Man's Wife Arrived and Then She Collapsed, c. 1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman S. Carr and Carolyn K. Carr, 2012.149.2

The Dead Man's Wife Arrived and Then She Collapsed

Weegee · c. 1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.149.2

A worn glove is placed on wooden planks which dominate the image. The image is in black and white with various shades of gray, black, and white tones. The glove is in the lower right quadrant, resting diagonally across the wooden planks. Small scattered objects and knots in the wood add texture to the scene.
Aaron Siskind, Gloucester (Glove), 1944, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman S. and Carolyn K. Carr, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.157.1

Gloucester (Glove)

Aaron Siskind · 1944 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.157.1

This is a photograph of a large assembly of people standing and sitting on the street. The image captures an aerial view of a dense gathering along a sidewalk lined with leafless trees. There are rows of benches occupied by individuals dressed in coats and hats, indicative of cooler weather. The open space allows for an organized pattern where people sit in orderly rows, creating a stark contrast with the bustling crowd standing nearby. The perspective from above emphasizes the patterns formed by the arrangement of the benches and the flow of pedestrians. The photograph's sepia tone suggests an era from the past.
Károly Escher, Corso, 1931, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Norman S. and Carolyn K. Carr), 2015.19.4981

Corso

Károly Escher · 1931 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4981

Ogle Winston Link, Hawksbill Creek Swimming Hole, Luray, Virginia, August 9, 1956, printed 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman S. and Carolyn K. Carr, 2016.186.2

Hawksbill Creek Swimming Hole, Luray, Virginia

Ogle Winston Link · August 9, 1956, printed 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.186.2

The image depicts two women from the waist up. The woman in front is facing the camera, with closed eyes and a tilted head. She has dark wavy hair, a dress with crochet detailing, and her hands clasped near her face. The woman in the background is slightly blurred, wearing earrings. The background is dark with a glass and circular table visible. A trombone partially obstructs the view, its shiny surface catching the light.
Weegee, At a Night Club, 1946, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman and Carolyn K. Carr, 2010.104.1

At a Night Club

Weegee · 1946 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.104.1

The image shows two women standing closely together. The woman on the left is bending one knee with her foot on a chair, while making an "OK" hand gesture and smiling broadly. The woman on the right is also smiling, wearing a hat with feathers. Both women are dressed in dark dresses with ornate details, with the woman on the right wearing a necklace and flower, and the woman on the left having a watch on her wrist. The background is dimly lit with indistinct objects that suggest an indoor setting, possibly a nightclub or dance hall, with seated people nearby.
Weegee, Bowery Entertainers, 1944, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman and Carolyn K. Carr, 2011.92.1

Bowery Entertainers

Weegee · 1944 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2011.92.1

The image depicts a woman sitting inside a cage with part of her body showing. She is smiling, with her left leg crossed over her right knee, leaning back slightly and supporting herself with her left hand against the cage's side. She has medium-length wavy hair, a tiara on her head, and is wearing a two-piece outfit made of shiny fabric. Her footwear seems to be dark high-heeled shoes. The cage is surrounded by wire mesh fencing and a solid back wall.
Weegee, Men Arrested for Dressing as Girls, 1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman and Carolyn K. Carr, 2010.104.2

Men Arrested for Dressing as Girls

Weegee · 1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2010.104.2

The image shows a person seated at a table or counter, resting their head on their hand with their eyes closed. The person is wearing a flat cap, a dark jacket, and what seems to be a sweater. They are holding a small object in their other hand. The background is dark with vertical paneling and a hanging tag with text.
Weegee, Sleeper in a Bar, 1939, gelatin silver print, Gift of Norman S. Carr and Carolyn K. Carr, 2012.149.1

Sleeper in a Bar

Weegee · 1939 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.149.1