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This image shows a dimly lit room with a vintage television on a piece of furniture. Another screen shows a scene within the same room. The photo emphasizes shadows and shapes through sharp contrast. The walls are bare and minimalistic. A television displays a close-up of a gun, set on a white appliance or cabinet. Below the television, a rectangular screen displays an internal reflection or an extension of the room. Two figures seem to be interacting within the secondary display. The composition creates a surreal and recursive effect, blurring boundaries between reality and reflection, interior and exterior. Shadows on the walls add depth and intrigue.
Ed Grazda, Tepoztlán, Mexico, 1972, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.19

Tepoztlán, Mexico

Ed Grazda · 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.19

The image shows a weathered cross standing in a rocky landscape. The horizon runs across the middle of the image, with the rocky terrain extending toward it. Dramatic cloud formations fill the sky. The cross is adorned with small items and marked with "INRI" on the vertical beam. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes textures of rocks and clouds, creating a contrast between the rugged landscape and the sky. The image conveys a sense of stillness and isolation in an open environment.
Ed Grazda, Altiplano, Peru, 1974, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.2

Altiplano, Peru

Ed Grazda · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.2

This is a black and white photograph of several individuals wearing identical outfits. They are gathered around a hand holding a collection of small portrait photos. The scene appears to be outdoors, with sunlight creating defined shadows. The individuals are focused on the photos being presented.
Ed Grazda, Oaxaca, Mexico, 1975, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.49

Oaxaca, Mexico

Ed Grazda · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.49

The image shows two women and two children. The women are standing side by side holding hands in the middle of the image, while the children stand to the left. The children appear to be spaced apart on a grassy field. The women have their hair neatly styled, one with a headband and both with long, straight hair. They wear short-sleeved blouses and knee-length skirts, with one woman wearing an additional apron. Each woman is adorned with earrings. Around them is an outdoor setting with a single empty wooden chair placed in the foreground. The background features a wire fence, hills, and a structure with a tiled roof visible at the left, along with sparse vegetation and a cloudy sky.
Ed Grazda, Chiapas, Mexico, 1975, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.17

Chiapas, Mexico

Ed Grazda · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.17

The image displays two men seen from the back. The man on the left is playing a violin with distinct facial features, wearing a hat, shawl, jacket, and decorative ribbons. The other man is also wearing a hat and shawl, not facing the camera. In the background, there is a cobblestone street with people walking by a building with a tiled roof. A small inset photo shows another man in a hat playing a flute, surrounded by a group of people, with old walls and parked cars in the background.
Ed Grazda, Pisac, Peru, 1974, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.29

Pisac, Peru

Ed Grazda · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.29

The image shows two men from the waist up, standing side by side outdoors in a snowy environment. The man on the left has his hands together in front of him, wearing a thick knitted sweater and a balaclava-like hat with a pom-pom on top, which covers his head and neck. The man on the right stands with his hands clasped and wears a suit under a patterned woolen blanket draped over his shoulders, as well as a fedora-style hat. Their facial features are partially obscured. Both men are dressed warmly for cold weather, standing on a snow-covered surface. The background features a cloudy and snow-covered mountainous landscape with rocks scattered around.
Ed Grazda, Mount Chacaltaya, Bolivia, 1975, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.13

Mount Chacaltaya, Bolivia

Ed Grazda · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.13

The image shows a person lying on the floor with their back against a wall. Their head rests on a bundle wrapped in patterned fabric, and they are covered with a striped woven blanket. The person's facial features are partially visible, with closed eyes and a relaxed expression. Their dark hair falls across their forehead. The individual appears to be wearing simple clothing under the blanket. Nearby, two more bundles wrapped in patterned fabric are visible, along with a hat on the wooden floor. The background consists of a textured wall next to a polished wooden floor.
Ed Grazda, Cuzco, Peru, 1974, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.28

Cuzco, Peru

Ed Grazda · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.28

This is a photograph of an outdoor scene with a structure emitting smoke. The image shows a tall rectangular structure in the middle emitting smoke. The background includes a stone wall or entrance flanked by brick and stone pillars with pyramid-like tops. In the foreground, part of a brass musical instrument, likely a sousaphone or tuba, is visible. The atmosphere suggests a lively event, with various structural elements and textures in the scene, from the stone pavement to the surrounding walls and grassy area.
Ed Grazda, Copacabana, Bolivia, 1975, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.25

Copacabana, Bolivia

Ed Grazda · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.25

The image depicts a landscape with a small settlement composed of shadowed structures and a stone-covered path or ground surface. Beyond this area are fields stretching towards gentle hills or low mountains forming the horizon line in the distance. The horizon sits above the middle of the frame, balancing sky and land. The photograph is in black and white, using gray tones to convey depth and details, with strong contrasts between light and shadow. Bold shadows are cast by trees and structures. The tonal palette ranges from deep blacks to bright whites, creating a vivid monochromatic landscape capturing intricate textures.
Ed Grazda, Copacabana, Bolivia, 1975, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.14

Copacabana, Bolivia

Ed Grazda · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.14

This is a black and white photograph of a rural landscape featuring people in traditional attire. The setting appears dry and arid with sparse vegetation. In the foreground, one person is holding a newspaper while sitting, and another is seated nearby wearing a dark hat and shawl. To the left and slightly further back, another individual stands in traditional clothing with a shawl and hat. The background shows a vast field with tufts of grass and small rocks, and in the distance, a few figures are visible standing or walking along the horizon.
Ed Grazda, Altiplano, Bolivia, 1975, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the FRIENDS of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2016.117.18.42

Altiplano, Bolivia

Ed Grazda · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.117.18.42