Kati Horna

Katalin Deutsch Blau

Mexican, born Austria-Hungary, 1912 - 2000

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Kati Horna, Eyes (for Bayer advertisement), 1962, gelatin silver print, Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro in honor of Sarah Greenough, 2026.57.1

Eyes (for Bayer advertisement)

Kati Horna · 1962 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2026.57.1

The image displays a large glass jar with a blurred reflection of a person inside. The color scheme is monochromatic with black, white, and gray shades. The jar is in the center on a flat surface, surrounded by textured walls and a framed picture on the upper left.
Kati Horna, El Botéllon (The Bottle), 1962, gelatin silver print, Scott Nathan and Laura DeBonis Fund, 2020.147.3

El Botéllon (The Bottle)

Kati Horna · 1962 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.147.3

The image shows an individual standing beside a bed with their upper body visible. They are positioned with their head covered by a dark fabric, facing slightly toward a wall, with one hand holding the fabric across their face. The person's outfit is also dark, consisting of a long-sleeved garment. Next to them is a bed with disheveled sheets and pillows, a plaster cast of a nose, and a lit candle. The background reveals a plain wall and a window on the left side letting in natural light, casting shadows in the room.
Kati Horna, Untitled, 1962, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2020.147.1

Untitled

Kati Horna · 1962 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.147.1

This is a photograph of a stone staircase leading up to a building entrance, with a torso statue in the foreground. The image features a large stone staircase flanked by solid walls leading up to the entrance of a building, which is partially hidden by trees and foliage. In the foreground is a sculpted torso without arms or a head placed in front of the staircase. The building's facade showcases a combination of brick and plant life, blending an organic feel with a touch of construction. The scene conveys a sense of calm, with contrasting shadows and textures providing a hint of mystery.
Kati Horna, Untitled (Historia de un Vampiro: Sucedió en Coyoacán en 1962), 1962, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2021.36.2

Untitled (Historia de un Vampiro: Sucedió en Coyoacán en 1962)

Kati Horna · 1962 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2021.36.2

Kati Horna, Leonora Carrington, 1957, collage of chromolithograph, gelatin silver print, applied color, and metal chain, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.60.1

Leonora Carrington

Kati Horna · 1957 · collage of chromolithograph, gelatin silver print, applied color, and metal chain ·  Accession ID  2025.60.1

This black-and-white photograph features a person from the chest up, facing us, with their eyes looking slightly upwards. They have pale skin, arched eyebrows, a straight nose, and dark lips in a neutral expression. The person's hair is mostly covered by a large headdress made of a stiff white material with dark lace detailing. They appear to be wearing a dark hood below the headdress, and their face is visible through a heart-shaped cutout. Below the headdress, they wear a light-colored garment that drapes down their torso. The background is composed of textured vertical panels or sheets.
Kati Horna, Remedios Varo Wearing a Mask by Leonora Carrington, 1957, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2020.147.2

Remedios Varo Wearing a Mask by Leonora Carrington

Kati Horna · 1957 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2020.147.2

The image shows figures wearing horned masks and cloaks. They are dressed in dark, full-body costumes that cover their heads and feature masks with protruding horn-like shapes on top. The masks have cut-out areas for the eyes and mouth. The figures are engaged in activity, with one figure pointing and another holding an indistinct object. The background is blurred, suggesting a natural setting with trees and possible mist or smoke, creating an atmospheric effect.
Kati Horna, Untitled (Carnaval de Huejotzingo, Puebla), 1941, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2021.36.1

Untitled (Carnaval de Huejotzingo, Puebla)

Kati Horna · 1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2021.36.1

The image depicts a stone wall with barred windows and stairs in the foreground. The wall has two small barred windows. The lighting creates shadows on the wall and stairs. The stone bricks show texture, and the stairs lead the eye upward. The setting has a quiet, possibly historical or aged ambiance with ruggedness and contrasting light and shadow.
Kati Horna, Stairway to the Cathedral (Subida a la catedral), 1938, gelatin silver print (photomontage), Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2017.90.1

Stairway to the Cathedral (Subida a la catedral)

Kati Horna · 1938 · gelatin silver print (photomontage) ·  Accession ID  2017.90.1

This is a photograph of a heavy machine gun setup inside a fortified position. The image shows a machine gun mounted on a bipod within a makeshift bunker or trench. Sandbags provide protection and various equipment is scattered around the area.
Kati Horna, Sin título (Milicianos en un trinchera) (Untitled [Militiamen in a trench]), 1937–1938, gelatin silver print, R. K. Mellon Family Foundation, 2018.102.1

Sin título (Milicianos en un trinchera) (Untitled [Militiamen in a trench])

Kati Horna · 1937–1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.102.1