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Andre and Elizabeth Kertesz Foundation

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This is a photograph of a partially demolished building. The image shows a brick structure with parts of its walls missing, revealing the interior framework and rubble around. To the left, the wall remains intact and casts a shadow on the sidewalk. On the right, a doorway stands amidst the debris. In the background, a crane is visible. The sky above is clear with some wispy clouds.
André Kertész, New York, 1939, gelatin silver print, Gift of The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of Photography at the National Gallery of Art, 2015.116.1

New York

André Kertész · 1939 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.116.1

This is a photograph of two marionette puppets. The image shows a close-up of two marionette puppets, one in front of the other. The puppet in the foreground is a female figure with intricate details such as a carved face, exaggerated makeup, and a string of beads around its neck. Its jointed arms and torso are visible with strings attached. The puppet behind it is an older gentleman dressed in a dark vest and white shirt, with a carved expressive face. The lighting is stark, casting strong shadows and highlighting the texture of the puppets' surfaces, creating an eerie atmosphere typical of classic puppet imagery.
André Kertész, Marionettes de Pilsner, 1929, gelatin silver print, The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation Fund, 2019.88.1

Marionettes de Pilsner

André Kertész · 1929 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.88.1