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The image depicts a man seated on a sofa, leaning back against the armrest. His left arm is resting on the armrest, hand to his face, while his right hand holds a small cocktail glass. He has short, neatly combed hair, wears glasses, and has a steady facial expression. He is dressed in a dark suit with a notched lapel, a patterned shirt, and a bow tie. To his left, there is a round side table with a plant and a stack of magazines or books. The background shows a light-colored wall with a framed abstract painting and a large plant partially visible on the left.
Arthur Ellis, Truman Capote, c. 1951, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5002

Truman Capote

Arthur Ellis · c. 1951 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5002

This is a photograph of a crowded street corner near a market. In the foreground, a group of people, including law enforcement officers, are gathered around an individual lying on the ground at the street's edge. An ambulance is parked nearby, partially visible on the left side of the image. The crowd is diverse, with individuals of various ages observing the scene. Behind them, a building prominently displays a sign reading "Kay's Market," advertising groceries and vegetables, with other signs visible that mention meat and beverages like Coca-Cola. A laundry line is strung up across the street. The buildings have a textured facade and appear to be in an urban environment.
Arthur Ellis, Passersby Watch Police and Ambulance Attendants after Edward White was Killed Yesterday, May 23, 1949, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2016.22.147

Passersby Watch Police and Ambulance Attendants after Edward White was Killed Yesterday

Arthur Ellis · May 23, 1949 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.22.147

This is a photograph of four individuals holding documents. Two women are on the left side, one smiling and wearing a dark dress with pearl jewelry, including a heart-shaped pendant necklace and earrings. The other woman, behind her, wears a floral top with a fur stole and pearl accessories. On the right side, two men are focused on a document. One man in the middle wears a tuxedo and the other a suit and tie. In the background, a woman with a white floral hat is seated on a raised platform. The overall tone of the photograph is black and white.
Arthur Ellis, Maid of Cotton Award: Karen Stark, Mrs. Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Nixon and Harvey Berin, April 28, 1954, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5004

Maid of Cotton Award: Karen Stark, Mrs. Richard M. Nixon, Vice President Nixon and Harvey Berin

Arthur Ellis · April 28, 1954 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5004

Arthur Ellis, Civil Rights Demonstration for Fair Employment and Housing Legislation, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1963, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5005

Civil Rights Demonstration for Fair Employment and Housing Legislation, Washington, D.C.

Arthur Ellis · June 14, 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5005

The image displays an arrangement of abstract shapes and shadowy lines that stretch across the ground, creating an intricate play of light and dark. The shadows form elongated silhouettes that are reminiscent of familiar objects, such as balusters and furniture legs, suggesting a connection to a balcony or fence casting shadows in the sunlight. The overlapping and repeating patterns highlight the abstract essence of the scene.
Arthur Ellis, At Play, 1938, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.4997

At Play

Arthur Ellis · 1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4997

The image displays three children in a close-up view, focusing on their upper bodies. The child on the left sits on a chair near a table, blowing a bubble with a straw in his mouth. The middle child leans over the table, observing the bubble, while the child on the right rests his hands on the table. A woman with curled hair is on the far right, watching with a surprised expression. The background is a wooden-paneled wall with no other visible objects apart from the table and the expanding bubble.
Arthur Ellis, Untitled, c. 1949, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5001

Untitled

Arthur Ellis · c. 1949 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5001

The image shows a young boy seated against a wall wearing boxing gear, including a padded helmet and oversized gloves. He is in a room with boxing gloves hanging on the wall, alongside other boxing equipment.
Arthur Ellis, Boy's Club Heavyweight, 9-year-old Robert Sampson, Barney Neighborhood House, Washington, D.C., 1948, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.5000

Boy's Club Heavyweight, 9-year-old Robert Sampson, Barney Neighborhood House, Washington, D.C.

Arthur Ellis · 1948 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5000

The image shows a young girl sitting on the floor in front of a mirror. She is looking at her reflection while brushing or combing her curly hair. She is wearing a sleeveless dress and flat shoes. Various objects are scattered around her on the floor, including bottles, a compact, a brush, and crumpled paper. The background shows the reflection in the mirror, repeating the view of the objects in the room.
Arthur Ellis, Future Ballerina, 1937, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.4996

Future Ballerina

Arthur Ellis · 1937 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4996

The image displays a person wearing goggles, a mask, and a helmet with a badge showing the words "PRIVATE," "R31," and "DCFD." The person's face is obscured, and the background is blurred.
Arthur Ellis, Firefighter, July 1938, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.4998

Firefighter

Arthur Ellis · July 1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4998

This is a photograph of a police officer restraining an individual holding a baton. The officer in uniform is exerting control over another figure who is bare-chested. The officer's expression is focused, while both hands are securing the situation. A third figure, dressed in a suit and hat, stands to the side with a cigar in his mouth, observing the scene. The image is in black and white, adding a sense of documentary realism. The contrast in attire and physical dynamics suggest a moment of confrontation or arrest.
Arthur Ellis, Untitled, c. 1930s, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Estate of Frederica Ellis, wife of Arthur J. Ellis), 2015.19.4995

Untitled

Arthur Ellis · c. 1930s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4995