E.J. Bellocq

Bellocq, Ernest James

American, 1873 - 1949

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The image depicts an abstract pattern of uneven, jagged shapes and lines partially revealing a classic nude figure. The background appears textured and the obscured patterns resemble shattered glass or cracked ice.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.61

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.61

The image shows a person standing in a room. They have one hand resting on their head and the other arm behind their back. Their facial features are partially in profile, revealing a smooth facial structure and short hair covered with a large bow or headscarf. The person is unclothed, with only the headscarf as an article of clothing. In the background, there is an ornate mirror on a dresser with a lace doily, and the reflection captures part of the person's upper body. The walls display framed pictures, and to the right, a collection of cards or small photographs is mounted on the wall. The room includes patterned wallpaper and garments or fabric items that are partially crumpled on the floor near the person.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.33

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.33

The image shows a wall with framed artworks, including a large piece in the center featuring a nude figure holding a mirror and surrounded by smaller artworks of various figures and scenes. The color palette is predominantly sepia and black and white. The artworks are arranged on the upper portion of the wall, with decorative plates on a ledge below them. Beneath the plates, there are framed photographs, small statuettes, and decorative items on a piece of furniture. The room is decorated with an array of objects carefully positioned to complement each other.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.62

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.62

The image depicts a woman sitting on a bed. She is naked, has short curly hair, and a gentle smile. The setting is an interior with a dark backdrop, and the bed has white sheets.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.48

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.48

The image shows a woman seated, with her head slightly tilted downwards and her eyes closed. She has long, dark, wavy hair, arched eyebrows, and a serene expression. The woman is wearing a floral-embroidered strapless garment with a satin finish. She has a bracelet on her left wrist and is holding a bouquet of large, blooming flowers close to her chest with both hands. The background is a plain, light-colored backdrop with darker borders framing the image.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.24

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.24

The image shows a woman standing in front of a wall. She has distinct facial features and short, curly dark hair. She is wearing a light-colored coat, a wide-brimmed hat, a flowing skirt, and matching shoes. She has a chain with a circular pendant around her neck. To her left, a bed with metal frames is partially visible, and a person lies on it facing us. The background features a textured wall and some fabric hanging on the opposite side from the bed.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.51

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.51

The image shows a woman seated sideways on a chair with her legs crossed. She has medium-length, wavy hair and a soft facial profile, looking towards the camera. She is not wearing clothing or jewelry. The room has a floral-patterned wallpaper, a piece of furniture on the right, and a doorway on the left.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.34

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.34

The image features a woman sitting and facing the camera. She has soft facial features, a gentle expression, full lips, and dark eyes. Her hair is styled in an updo with waves and a headband. She is wearing a richly adorned dress, a fur stole, a choker-style necklace, and a bracelet. She is holding a white muff. The background has a dark backdrop and a slightly textured wall with a grid pattern and bricks visible.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.45

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.45

The image shows a woman in a dark dress standing in front of an ornately paneled wall with curtains on either side. She is angled slightly, one hand holding her dress and the other touching the wall. She has dark, wavy hair, a soft smile, and wears a necklace. The dress is off-the-shoulder with ruching on the bodice, and her shoes are partially visible. A tufted leather chair is to her right, and the image is dimly lit.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.47

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.47

The image shows a woman in a full-length portrait standing with her hands in front of her, holding a small bouquet of flowers. She is gazing directly at the camera with a calm expression, and has dark hair styled in a voluminous, curled manner. The woman is dressed in an Edwardian-style outfit with a light-colored dress featuring a high neck, long sleeves, and a subtly patterned fabric. The background consists of a tall, dense hedge, suggesting an outdoor setting, with more foliage visible beyond the hedge in the upper part of the image. The edges of the photograph are irregular, with visible wear or damage.
E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander, Storyville Portrait, c. 1912, printed c. 1970, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 1995.36.18

Storyville Portrait

E.J. Bellocq, Lee Friedlander · c. 1912, printed c. 1970 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1995.36.18