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The collection of Joshua P. Smith

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Joshua P. Smith has returned to collecting art photographs after concentrating for a time on prints. Smith prefers photographs that are intense and powerful rather than merely decorative. His collection consists chiefly of works from the 20th century and from around the world. Recently Smith has focused on the work of contemporary color photographers. Smith believes that curators and museums will play greater role in fostering connoisseurship among the public.

Smith, Joshua P.

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The collection of Stanley B. Burns, M.D

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Stanley Burns's collection of over 125,000 photographs consists chiefly of examples from the 19th century. Many photographs are of medical scenes such as operations and examinations. Also, many photographs depict black Americans and scenes from the US Civil War era. Burns is now working on a book to be titled 'Blue, Grey and Red' that will tell through pictures what life was like for the Civil War's wounded soldiers.

United States, United States history, Photography, Medical, Medical photography, Burns, Stanley B.

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The collection of Gerard Levy

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Gerard Levy's collection of photographs reflects his view that collecting is a means of personal expression. Levy's collection shows his love of life and fascination for the bizarre. Many of the photographs come from the early 20th century and are the work of French and American photographers. Several photographs reveal a surrealist influence and depict such things nudes, still lifes, and crime scenes.

Levy, Gerard

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