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Dr. Daniel Joseph

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There is a gravestone on the right side of the image. On the left side, there are cups, bottles, an oil lamp, and a clock. The color palette is muted, with gray and beige tones, creating a sepia effect. In the foreground, there are glass and ceramic objects scattered on the ground with fallen leaves.
Doris Ulmann, Grave, 1929–1930, printed 1933, photogravure, Gift of Dr. Daniel Joseph and Family, 2023.14.1

Grave

Doris Ulmann · 1929–1930, printed 1933 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2023.14.1

The image displays a swamp with tall, bare cypress trees towering over the still water, reflecting the trees. Vertical lines of the trees draw the eye upwards into the dense canopy. The sepia-toned image shows a muted color palette with browns and blacks dominating the scene. Closest to us, smaller plants and foliage are visible, contrasting with the smooth water's surface. In the background, the density of the trees suggests a deep, expansive forest.
Doris Ulmann, Mangrove Scene, 1929–1930, printed 1933, photogravure, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2023.21.1

Mangrove Scene

Doris Ulmann · 1929–1930, printed 1933 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2023.21.1