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Lewis Koch

American, born 1949

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The image shows a weathered building with a window and a sign that says "BOATS COTTAGES." An "OPEN" sign for ice is leaning against the building. In the background, there are distant waters and silhouettes of structures along the waterfront under a dark sky, likely night. The lighting creates contrast, with the building's illuminated facade and the surrounding shadows. The color palette is black and white, giving the scene an atmospheric and vintage quality.
Lewis Koch, McFarland, Wisconsin, from the "Dream Sequence", 1986, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.7

McFarland, Wisconsin, from the "Dream Sequence"

Lewis Koch · 1986 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.7

The image shows a small single-story building with a gabled roof. The horizon is low, just above the roofline, with some bare trees visible. The building has cinder block walls and a boarded-up window. Two signs on a wooden bench in front of the building read "MANAGER" and "SUPERINTENDENT." The bench has diagonal stripes. The image is in black and white, with a balance of grays. The texture is smooth and even, resembling a photograph, showing details like shadows and textures of the pavement and building materials.
Lewis Koch, 8160.4, Madison, Wisconsin, 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.3

8160.4, Madison, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.3

The image shows a street view at ground level, looking towards an open area. A curved sidewalk with a patch of grass is in the foreground, surrounded by pavement. In the center is a directional road sign with arrows pointing left and right. To the right is a storm drain connected to the street gutter. In the distance, there is a large area of pavement which could be a car park or playground, with a basketball hoop visible on the right side near a utility pole. Along the horizon, several wooden power poles hold electrical lines that cross the sky. Behind them, a fence and a row of suburban houses can be seen. The horizon is low, revealing a view into the neighborhood with sparse trees. The image is in black and white, highlighting contrast and texture without color.
Lewis Koch, 8181.11, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.5

8181.11, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.5

A wooden ladder leans against a brick wall. Large wooden and glass panels are positioned behind and to the left of it. The image is monochrome, featuring shades of black, white, and grey. The objects are positioned on a concrete floor that extends across the frame. In the foreground, there is a concrete block and scattered debris. The scene is lit from the top left.
Lewis Koch, 8264.7, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.11

8264.7, Madison, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.11

The image shows an alleyway with buildings, utility cables stretching across the sky, a rectangular building with a light-colored facade, a dumpster, smooth paved area, and an angled metal pipe structure against the building. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing contrasts of light and shadow and various textures in the scene.
Lewis Koch, 8177.7, Waupun, Wisconsin, 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.2

8177.7, Waupun, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.2

The image depicts a snowy landscape. A question mark sign is placed upright on the snow in the foreground. In the background, there are trees, some coniferous, along with buildings partially hidden by the forest. The sky is overcast, creating a monochromatic color palette dominated by shades of grey. The scene conveys a sense of calm and quiet typical of winter. The image is a black-and-white photograph with distinct contrasts and clean lines.
Lewis Koch, Minocqua, Wisconsin, 1999, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.6

Minocqua, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.6

The image shows a large, vintage refrigerator against a brick wall, with a shopping cart on its left and a trash can on its right. The color palette is grayscale. The refrigerator is centered, the shopping cart is next to it, and the trash can is beside it. A bicycle wheel and rake are partially visible nearby.
Lewis Koch, 8205.10, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.13

8205.10, Madison, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.13

The image shows a simple interior wall with two metal hooks on the upper left side and a horizontal metal rod running across the wall with an object hanging at one end. A small bowl hangs from one of the hooks, and a piece of cloth is draped over it. A partially open door with a glass panel is in the foreground to the left, casting light onto the floor. The color palette is in shades of gray, typical for a black and white photograph.
Lewis Koch, 8224.5, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.8

8224.5, Madison, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.8

This is a photograph of large letters in front of a corrugated metal wall. The image shows a warehouse or industrial space with the letters "RGE'S" partly obscured. The setting features raw and aged textures and a monochromatic tone, creating a gritty atmosphere.
Lewis Koch, 8238.1, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.12

8238.1, Madison, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.12

There are three old, weathered wooden doors leaning against a wall. Two doors have broken window panes. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of grey. The doors are positioned side by side, with one leaning more than the others, in the center of the image. To the right, there is a wooden shelf with containers, including one labeled "Creosote Oil." This shelf is above the concrete floor. Wooden beams support the ceiling.
Lewis Koch, 8225.7, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983, gelatin silver print, Gift of the Artist, 2023.126.10

8225.7, Madison, Wisconsin

Lewis Koch · 1983 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.126.10