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Fern Schad

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The image shows two people standing close together. On the left is a man in a formal suit with blonde hair, and on the right is a woman in a patterned dress with blonde curly hair. The background features a decorative wall and a few onlookers.
Garry Winogrand, Centennial Ball, Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1969, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2018.206.4

Centennial Ball, Metropolitan Museum, New York

Garry Winogrand · 1969 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.206.4

The image features a low angle perspective capturing a large tree trunk at the center, near the viewer. The horizon, located in the upper third of the image, shows the meeting point of water and sky. Distant trees are visible on the horizon. The photograph is in black and white, showcasing clear contrasts and emphasizing texture. The grayscale color palette ranges from deep blacks in the trunk to lighter grays in the sky and subtle tones in the surroundings. The composition is balanced, with the tree in the foreground and the vast water and sky in the background.
Roger Mertin, Seneca Lake, New York, 1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2012.123.8

Seneca Lake, New York

Roger Mertin · 1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.123.8

The image shows an aerial view of a rugged landscape with a winding dry riverbed cutting through the valley floor. The horizon line is not prominent, with steep rock walls rising along the edges. The terrain features rocky outcroppings and scattered vegetation including low shrubs and small trees. The color palette is monochromatic with varying tones of sepia highlighting textures in the rock formations, canyon walls, and terrain. Shadows add depth to the scene, particularly in the cliffs and depressions between hills.
Emmet Gowin, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, 1979, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2018.206.16

Canyon de Chelly, Arizona

Emmet Gowin · 1979 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.206.16

The image shows a suburban area with a mix of vegetation and residential buildings. At the bottom of the frame, there are shrubs and plants, a sloping rooftop, and a tall utility pole. In the middle of the scene, there is a long, rectangular building with windows and a balcony. Beyond this, there are rooftops, trees, and urban structures, leading to hills or mountains in the distance. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the natural and built environments.
Joe Deal, View, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1977, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2013.143.18

View, Salt Lake City, Utah

Joe Deal · 1977 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2013.143.18

The image shows a winding dirt road wrapping around a rocky outcrop. The horizon is not visible. The composition focuses on the pathway and textures of the landscape. There are no visible brushstrokes, suggesting the image is a photograph rather than a painting. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and gray shades creating a stark visual effect. Loose stones are scattered on the rocky terrain. The surrounding darkness adds to the mysterious atmosphere.
Emmet Gowin, Road Italy 1973: Earth Bank, Virginia 1972, 1972-1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2013.143.2

Road Italy 1973: Earth Bank, Virginia 1972

Emmet Gowin · 1972-1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2013.143.2

The image shows leafless trees with a focus on a central aged tree trunk. The horizon is visible with bare ground below and a cloudy sky above. In the distance, there are low buildings or barns. The image is in black and white with a range of greys, emphasizing the starkness of the branches against the sky. The image has a slightly blurred quality.
Roger Mertin, Untitled, 1975, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2012.123.10

Untitled

Roger Mertin · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.123.10

The image shows a backyard with large leafless trees, a wooden fence, swing set, slide, and basketball hoop attached to a tree. In the background, two houses with shingled roofs and multiple windows are visible, along with a vintage car parked close to one house. The color palette is monochromatic with a sepia tint.
Roger Mertin, Shoshone, Idaho, 1979, printed 1980, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2012.123.9

Shoshone, Idaho

Roger Mertin · 1979, printed 1980 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.123.9

This is a photograph of a pathway in a rural landscape. The image shows a winding dirt path with grass and low vegetation on both sides. A tree dominates the foreground on the left, and a wire fence marks the right side of the path. The horizon blends into the cloudy sky above. The landscape has a soft focus, creating an atmospheric quality.
Nancy Rexroth, My Mother, Pennsville, Ohio, 1970, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2012.123.12

My Mother, Pennsville, Ohio

Nancy Rexroth · 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.123.12

The image shows a person jumping in mid-air from a dynamic perspective. The person is in a side-on jumping position, with one arm bent and the other extended slightly back. Their face is not visible, and they are wearing dark pants rolled up at the ankles, a strappy top or suspenders, and appear to be barefoot. The background is plain and bright white.
Aaron Siskind, Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation #67, 1956, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2018.206.3

Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation #67

Aaron Siskind · 1956 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.206.3

This is a photograph of automobiles parked along a cobblestone street with a strong light source casting long shadows. The image captures an urban setting where vintage vehicles are lined up on the side of a street, illuminated by low, bright sunlight that stretches shadows across the paved surface. The perspective is from street level, adding a dramatic play of light and shadow, with the silhouette of an individual in the foreground whose shadow extends prominently across the frame. The texture of the cobblestones contrasts with the smooth surfaces of the vehicles.
György Kepes, Berlin, 1930, gelatin silver print, Gift of Fern M. Schad, 2018.206.8

Berlin

György Kepes · 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.206.8