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Mr. Joseph Cohen

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The image shows a close-up of a hand and forearm. The hand is held with the fingers loosely curled together, as if gently grasping something, though the palm faces slightly outward. The skin on the hand and forearm appears textured, and the nails are visible. No other body parts are visible, and there are no facial features or hair to describe. The background is a rough, textured surface resembling tree bark. The image is in black and white.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.6

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.156.6

The image shows a person's hand resting on a large book with a textured and worn cover. The palm of the hand is facing down on top of the book. The hand and the book show signs of age and wear. The skin of the hand has visible lines and creases. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the hand and the book, and highlighting the textures of the skin and cover. The background is dark, drawing focus to the hand and the book.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.9

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.156.9

The image shows a close-up of a person's outstretched hand. The hand is positioned with the palm up, fingers relaxed and slightly spread apart. The skin on the hand is textured and appears slightly dirty. The hand holds a small object resembling a flower bud with petals and a thin stem. The background is blurred and monochromatic, emphasizing the hand and the object it holds. There are no clothing, facial features, or additional objects visible in the image.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.7

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.156.7

In the foreground, an insect is perched atop a cluster of large, textured leaves, which are held by a hand. The color palette is monochrome, with a range of grayscale tones from black to white. The insect is situated on the left side of the image, slightly above the center, with the hand and leaves occupying the lower and central area of the frame, emerging from the right edge. The background is a dark, featureless space.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.5

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.156.5

The image shows a close-up view of a human hand. The hand is positioned slightly open with fingers relaxed and slightly bent. It features prominent knuckles, defined lines, and visible texture, suggesting a mature skin tone and weathered appearance. The thumbnail is shown with a visible cut and signs of wear. The background consists of a blurred, earthy surface with an uneven, textured appearance, possibly indicating a natural or outdoor setting. There are no visible objects or jewelry on the hand. The focus is on the intricate details of the skin and the structure of the hand.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.8

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.156.8

This is a black and white photograph featuring a single chicken in a rural setting. The chicken is standing or moving across a bare, dusty ground. There are dried plants or thatching material arranged sparsely around the edges. In the background, simple structures and bundled materials can be seen, resembling stacks of wood or agricultural products. Above the image, there is text that reads "TO CURE IMPOTENCE," and below, there are instructions related to the chicken, emphasizing natural remedies involving the chicken's claws and wine. The photograph has a documentary feel, capturing a traditional practice or way of life.
Fazal Sheikh, To Cure Impotence, Grande Sertão Veredas National Park, Brazil, 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print and screenprint on mat board, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.14

To Cure Impotence, Grande Sertão Veredas National Park, Brazil

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print and screenprint on mat board ·  Accession ID  2014.156.14

Richard Misrach, Untitled, 2007, inkjet print, Gift of Joseph and Mindy Cohen, © Richard Misrach (2009), 2021.49.1

Untitled

Richard Misrach · 2007 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.49.1

The image shows a close-up of a person's hand, extended slightly open towards the viewer. The hand displays signs of wear, with rough skin texture and dirt. The fingers and palm are prominently featured with the background out of focus and dark. The photograph is in black and white.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.4

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.156.4

This is an image showing three lines of text. The first line reads "The 'Hope' grasshopper," followed by "Dona Antonia’s wish-ribbon bracelet," and finally "Five centuries work the land at Black River." The text appears in the center of the image against a plain background.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, screenprint on mat board, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.12

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999 · screenprint on mat board ·  Accession ID  2014.156.12

The image shows a person's hand with the palm facing up and fingers slightly spread apart. The hand appears to have rough skin, possibly calloused. The background is a textured surface, likely wooden, with a subtle gradient suggestive of natural aging or weathering of the material.
Fazal Sheikh, The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River., 1999, printed 2001, gelatin silver print, Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection, 2014.156.11

The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

Fazal Sheikh · 1999, printed 2001 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2014.156.11