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Betsy Karel

Frampton, Betsy

American, born 1946

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This is a photograph showing a domestic interior scene. The image features a dimly lit room with a person reading a newspaper at a table and another figure leaning into a large metal tub. There is a table covered with a floral tablecloth, with two cups on top. A bench with a blanket or cover is positioned to the side. Natural light enters through a window, softly illuminating the room and casting highlights on the floor.
Robert Frank, Wales, Ben James and His Wife, 1953, gelatin silver print, Gift of Betsy Karel, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.154.11

Wales, Ben James and His Wife

Robert Frank · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.154.11

This is a photograph of an urban scene with terraced houses, a street, a stone structure, and a dog.
Robert Frank, Caerau, Wales, 1953, gelatin silver print, Gift of Betsy Karel, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.154.31

Caerau, Wales

Robert Frank · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.154.31

The image depicts two individuals captured from the waist up. The person in the foreground is blurred, wearing a collared shirt, and facing slightly away from the camera. The person in the background is seen in profile, wearing a mining helmet with a headlamp illuminating their face in a dimly lit setting. The background features wooden beams and structures, indicating a mining environment.
Robert Frank, Caerau, Wales, 1953, gelatin silver print, Gift of Betsy Karel, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.154.16

Caerau, Wales

Robert Frank · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.154.16

The image contains gray and dark gray shapes with various linear and curved formations. In the center, there is a dark irregular shape surrounded by layers of sweeping curves. The overlapping lines add depth and complexity to the abstract composition.
William Willis, Glimpse, 1984, oil and graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Betsy Karel), 2015.143.1398

Glimpse

William Willis · 1984 · oil and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1398

The image shows an elderly woman's face, captured from the shoulders up. She is directly facing the camera, with a prominent nose, high cheekbones, and a gently closed mouth. Her face shows facial lines and wrinkles, indicating her age. She has long, straight, dark hair falling around her shoulders, with a blunt cut and fringe across the forehead. She wears a garment with a round neckline and decorative stripes near the edge. Small fish cover her eyes, placed like glasses. The background is a plain, out-of-focus backdrop with a soft texture.
Javier Silva Meinel, Rostro con Peces, Shipibo Conibo, Pucallpa, Peru (Face with Fish, Shipibo Conibo, Pucallpa, Peru), 1996, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Betsy Karel), 2015.19.5227

Rostro con Peces, Shipibo Conibo, Pucallpa, Peru (Face with Fish, Shipibo Conibo, Pucallpa, Peru)

Javier Silva Meinel · 1996 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5227

The image depicts a woman holding a child close to her. The woman is positioned with her side facing the viewer and her face turned slightly towards the child. She is cradling the child against her chest with her hand on the child’s head. The woman has closed eyes and naturally shaped lips, with long, dark, wavy hair cascading down her back. Both the woman and child are dressed in garments with lace detailing. The background is dark and out-of-focus, emphasizing the subjects as the central focus of the image.
Mariana Yampolsky, Caricia (Caress), 1989, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Betsy Karel), 2016.117.285

Caricia (Caress)

Mariana Yampolsky · 1989 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.285

The image shows a sand sculpture on the floor of a room. The sculpture is detailed, resembling a miniature landscape or fortress. It is made of sand and has a light, grainy texture. The room is elegant, with classical interior elements such as a framed portrait and a wooden chair nearby. Natural light streams in from a window, illuminating the sculpture. It is located near a small side table in a sunlit area, standing out against the shadowed walls.
Jerry N. Uelsmann, Untitled, 1990, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Betsy Karel), 2015.19.5232

Untitled

Jerry N. Uelsmann · 1990 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5232

The image shows two people sitting on a chair. One person is sitting on the other's lap. They are hidden behind a large, patterned umbrella which obscures their faces and upper bodies. The sitting person wears dark pants and shoes, while the other person is dressed in lighter-colored pants and black boots. A stone wall is behind them, and there are empty chairs and a dark bag beside them on the right. The setting is outdoors with a sandy or gravel surface below the chairs.
Louis Stettner, Couple Under Umbrella, Tuileries, 1997, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Betsy Karel), 2015.19.5231

Couple Under Umbrella, Tuileries

Louis Stettner · 1997 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5231

The image shows the upper half of a person's body viewed from above and slightly to the side. The person is seated, leaning slightly forward with their hands clasped together and resting on their lap. Their facial features are largely obscured by a shadow or helmet covering the upper part of the head, with only the lower face visible. The individual is wearing a heavy, likely outdoor garment, possibly a coat or jacket. The clothing appears well-worn and utilitarian with large lapels and belts or straps. There is no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands. In the background, a window with light streaming in suggests a bright outdoor setting or daylight outside. The overall atmosphere is intimate and focused on the seated figure.
Robert Frank, Wales, 1953, gelatin silver print, Gift of Betsy Karel, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.154.18

Wales

Robert Frank · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.154.18

The image shows an older man drinking from a cup. He is seen from the side, with his head tilted back slightly as he holds the cup to his lips with his left hand. The man has prominent facial features including a chin and cheekbones, and his hair is short and unkempt. He is wearing a shirt with a visible collar near his neck. The background is dark and blurry, suggesting a room with minimal furnishings. The lighting creates a dramatic contrast between the man's profile and the shadowy surroundings, highlighting textures on his skin and the cup.
Robert Frank, Wales, Ben James, 1953, gelatin silver print, Gift of Betsy Karel, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2014.154.1

Wales, Ben James

Robert Frank · 1953 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.154.1