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Joshua P. Smith

Smith, Joshua P.

American, 1942 - 2005

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The image displays three individuals captured from the knees up. The man on the left is standing upright, holding a banjo at his side. He has a neat hairstyle, with hair combed to the side, glasses, and is wearing a striped suit with a white shirt. To his right, the woman and the other man appear to be dancing closely together. The woman's face is partially obscured, and she has her hair pulled back, wearing a dark, knee-length skirt and a matching top. The man dancing with her is leaning back while holding a pipe in his mouth; he is dressed in a suit similar to the first man's. The background includes a wooden bench and a plain, unadorned wall.
T. Lux Feininger, Dancing Couple, 1932, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.72

Dancing Couple

T. Lux Feininger · 1932 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.72

The image displays angular lines and curved edges forming an abstract composition. The top section has sleek, curved surfaces in metallic hues of blue and green, resembling the hood or body of a vehicle. Below, there are flowing lines and folds in soft peach tones reminiscent of draped fabric. The elements blend into a harmonious abstract design, juxtaposing hard, structured shapes with soft, fluid curves.
James Rosenquist, Petersburg Press, 1-2-3 Outside, 1972, color lithograph with embossing and debossing on Hodgkinson handmade paper, Joshua P. Smith Collection, 1986.84.5

1-2-3 Outside

James Rosenquist, Petersburg Press · 1972 · color lithograph with embossing and debossing on Hodgkinson handmade paper ·  Accession ID  1986.84.5

The image depicts a full-body silhouette of a person captured in mid-air, in a dynamic, acrobatic position with arms and legs extended in opposite directions. The person's head is turned slightly to the side, with short or closely cropped hair. The person is not clothed, and there are no accessories or objects visible. The background is plain white, emphasizing the contours of the person's body.
Aaron Siskind, Harold Jones, Terrors and Pleasures of Levitation #491, 1954, printed 1972, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.196

Terrors and Pleasures of Levitation #491

Aaron Siskind, Harold Jones · 1954, printed 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.196

The image shows the upper half of an older woman on the right side, holding a large shovel. She wears a dark, long-sleeved dress with a checkered apron and a cloth tied around her head. In the background, a young boy stands on the ground with one leg in a knee brace and crutches. He wears a short-sleeved top, shorts, and has short, dark hair. Large industrial structures with towering smokestacks are visible against a cloudy sky, suggesting a factory setting. The ground appears rough, possibly covered with soil or debris.
Else Thalemann, Feldarbeit Ruhrgebiet (Agricultural Labor in the Ruhr), c. 1920s, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Joshua P. Smith), 2015.19.4951

Feldarbeit Ruhrgebiet (Agricultural Labor in the Ruhr)

Else Thalemann · c. 1920s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4951

The image depicts a young boy standing upright with his arms behind his back. He has a serious expression, short hair, and is wearing a patterned short-sleeve shirt. The background shows an urban setting with a street, sidewalk, and buildings.
Roy DeCarava, David, 1952, gelatin silver print, Joshua P. Smith Collection, 2001.128.23

David

Roy DeCarava · 1952 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.128.23

The image shows glowing, curving lines and arches against a dark background, creating an abstract composition. The arcs and ribbons resemble bridges or roller coaster tracks, winding across the scene. The pattern evokes the pulsating energy of a carnival ride or a light display, capturing fluid motion and dynamic rhythm reminiscent of a vivid nightscape.
Renata Bracksieck, Karnevalslichter (Carnival Lights), 1920s - 1930s, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.47

Karnevalslichter (Carnival Lights)

Renata Bracksieck · 1920s - 1930s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.47

This is a photograph of an indoor scene with a piano as the central focus. The room is richly decorated, with the piano adorned with music sheets and fabric decorations. Vibrant posters cover the walls, featuring theatrical themes and a figure resembling a skull. A lush indoor plant is placed near a lamp in the background, casting a gentle light over the scene.
Robert Doisneau, Au café concert Saint Yves, René Bernard et Claude Apel, des garçon de café Melomanes, c. 1950, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.66

Au café concert Saint Yves, René Bernard et Claude Apel, des garçon de café Melomanes

Robert Doisneau · c. 1950 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.66

This is a black-and-white photograph of a person riding a motorcycle on a street at night. We only see the back of the person. They wear a leather jacket with a white skull and text saying "Chicago Outlaws." There are cars to their right, as well as illuminated signs. The street stretches ahead, lined with evenly spaced streetlamps.
Danny Lyon, Magnum Photos, Benny, Grand and Division, Chicago, 1965, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.137

Benny, Grand and Division, Chicago

Danny Lyon, Magnum Photos · 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.137

The image shows two women standing on a zebra crossing. The woman in the foreground wears a black dress with white stripes, a bow at her waist, white gloves, an updo hairstyle, and earrings. The woman in the background wears a white dress with black stripes, a hat, an elegant hairstyle, and jewelry. Other pedestrians and a man on a scooter are also visible in the city street scene.
William Klein, Simone + Nina, Spanish Steps, Rome, 1960, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.125

Simone + Nina, Spanish Steps, Rome

William Klein · 1960 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.125

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David Storey · 1986 · color linocut on Whatman paper ·  Accession ID  2005.61.9.d