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Mark Katzman

American, born 1962

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The image depicts a person in a seated position with their legs tucked beneath them. Their right arm rests on a large, round vase or container placed in front of them. The individual has a turban wrapped around their head, and their head is slightly lowered. The person's profile shows soft and serene facial features. They are covered with fabric on their lower body but exposed on their upper body. The background is dark, emphasizing the person and the vase, with subtle textures in the flooring and the cloth surrounding them.
Alvin Langdon Coburn, The Water Carrier, 1910, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.29

The Water Carrier

Alvin Langdon Coburn · 1910 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.29

The image shows a quaint village scene with a thatched cottage at the center. A dirt path curves to the right, leading towards another cottage in the background. The horizon is low, accentuating the cottages and the rural track. The background consists of trees and another house. The image is in sepia tones, giving it a vintage feel. In the foreground, a man sits by a stone wall, working on a task, while three children watch. An elderly man stands in the cottage doorway, observing. In the distance, another figure walks away.
James Leon Williams, The Old Chair Mender, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.12

The Old Chair Mender

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.12

This is a photograph of a city street with a large crowd, horse-drawn carriages, rising smoke, multi-story buildings, signs, and lamps. The architecture suggests a historical setting, and the sepia tone adds to the aged appearance. The presence of carriages and building style indicate it was taken before automobiles were common. The scene conveys a sense of vibrant city life with movement in the crowd and street activity.
George Davison, James Craig Annan, Fire in Oxford Street, 1897, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.15

Fire in Oxford Street

George Davison, James Craig Annan · 1897 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.15

The image shows a nature scene with a grassy field meeting the sky at the horizon. A stream winds through the landscape, with a large tree leaning over it. The tree's bark and foliage are detailed, and the colors are in black and white. In the distance, more trees and sheep can be seen in the fields.
James Leon Williams, A Willow Grows Aslant The Brook, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.9

A Willow Grows Aslant The Brook

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.9

The image shows an aerial view of a historic cityscape with rooftops, hills, and mountains in the background. The scene includes detailed stone and brick buildings, with laundry lines and a figure on a rooftop in the foreground. A tall tower with smaller domes is also featured. The color palette is monochromatic, and the composition creates a sense of depth and nostalgia.
Noël Marie Lerebours, Syrie, Beyrouth, 1842, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.2

Syrie, Beyrouth

Noël Marie Lerebours · 1842 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.2

The image shows a rural landscape with a canal lock in operation. A person is pushing the lock gate lever. Water reflects the sky with ripples leading towards a distant mill partially hidden by trees. The horizon includes a line of trees against an overcast sky. The picture is in sepia tones, reminiscent of early photographic styles, creating a classic atmosphere. The foreground has lush foliage and grass contrasting with the water and sky.
James Leon Williams, Old Lock at Welford, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.10

Old Lock at Welford

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.10

The image shows a low vantage point near the edge of a body of water, with a view of a stone structure and buildings aligned along a coastline. The horizon is low with dark silhouettes of the buildings. The image is in sepia tone. The water is dark, reflecting light, leading towards the stone buildings. The sky is overcast, and the scene appears quiet.
Gustave Marissiaux, Roscoff, 1907, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.24

Roscoff

Gustave Marissiaux · 1907 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.24

The image shows a serene waterscape with a low angle view near the water level. The horizon is positioned in the middle, and in the distance, there is a grand, domed building and a tall tower surrounded by a soft haze. The style resembles early photography with a slightly grainy texture. The image is in a monochrome sepia tone. A gondola with a gondolier is close to the viewer while two other gondolas can be seen further away. The scene captures a tranquil moment focusing on light and shadow playing across the water and sky.
Gustave Marissiaux, Une Matinée, 1905, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.25

Une Matinée

Gustave Marissiaux · 1905 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.25

The image shows a rural path with a group of men working near a thatched-roof cottage. The perspective is from the side, with the horizon high, trees in the background, and the workers close to the viewer. The men appear to be working on or near stone paving and walls. The thatched-roof cottage is on the right, and a line of trees extends on the left. The scene has a rustic and serene feel, with a monochrome palette focused on sepia tones. Textural details of the cottage, trees, and path are clearly visible.
James Leon Williams, Crabbed Age and Youth, 1894, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.7

Crabbed Age and Youth

James Leon Williams · 1894 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.7

The image shows a coastal scene with a high horizon, distant mountains meeting a cloudy sky, a curved beach with gentle waves, calm waters, patches of vegetation, a textured stone wall, and a small structure among the dunes. The photo features varying shades of gray, creating a serene mood of vast openness and quiet solitude.
George Davison, James Craig Annan, Towards Snowdonia, 1898, photogravure, Gift of Mark Katzman and Hilary Skirboll, 2025.15.39

Towards Snowdonia

George Davison, James Craig Annan · 1898 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2025.15.39