Photography

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The millions of photographs in the Museum's collections compose a vast mosaic of the nation's history. Photographs accompany most artifact collections. Thousands of images document engineering projects, for example, and more record the steel, petroleum, and railroad industries.

Some 150,000 images capture the history, art, and science of photography. Nineteenth-century photography, from its initial development by W. H. F. Talbot and Louis Daguerre, is especially well represented and includes cased images, paper photographs, and apparatus. Glass stereographs and news-service negatives by the Underwood & Underwood firm document life in America between the 1890s and the 1930s. The history of amateur photography and photojournalism are preserved here, along with the work of 20th-century masters such as Richard Avedon and Edward Weston. Thousands of cameras and other equipment represent the technical and business side of the field.

Name: Rushton, Charles R.

Paul Slaughter

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Paul Slaughter, 1993.Black and white portrait of man wearing a light colored button up shirt with a collar. Wall behind the man looks like rock, and there is a white rectangle to the right partially visible.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Paul Slaughter, 1993.
Black and white portrait of man wearing a light colored button up shirt with a collar. Wall behind the man looks like rock, and there is a white rectangle to the right partially visible. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1993
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.34
catalog number
2008.0178.34
accession number
2008.0178

Lawrence Huff

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Lawrence Huff, 1993, Santa Fe, New Mexico.Black and white portait of man with long dreadlocks standing in a white doorway. The man has glasses, a wedding ring and a necklace.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Lawrence Huff, 1993, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Black and white portait of man with long dreadlocks standing in a white doorway. The man has glasses, a wedding ring and a necklace. He is wearing a loose fitting white shirt and is facing the viewer. Above the door are two masks hanging on the wall, and in the room behind the man is an unidentifiable sketch on the wall. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1993
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.14
catalog number
2008.0178.14
accession number
2008.0178

Susan Crocker

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Susan Crocker, 1993.Black and white domestic interior portrait of middle aged woman sitting in center, body facing to viewer's left, head facing towards viewer.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Susan Crocker, 1993.
Black and white domestic interior portrait of middle aged woman sitting in center, body facing to viewer's left, head facing towards viewer. Woman has short hair, one stud earring visible, a watch on her left arm and is wearing a dark shirt with a roll in the sleeve and the collar up. Behind her is a stone fireplace with a large painting above, four smaller art frames to the right and one medium size painting to the left that shows the window reflection in the glass. The ceiling has six wooden beams visible and three lights. The rest of the ceiling is made of angled wooden strips. There are two couches and three tables in the room. There is a TV remote on the coffee table, a wooden elephant in front of the fireplace and a striped woven rug on the ground. Recto: Signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1993
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.07
catalog number
2008.0178.07
accession number
2008.0178

Robert Shlaer, 1994

Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Robert Shlaer, 1994.Black and white portrait of an old man standing with his arms crossed in front of a large rock. He is wearing a pinstripe button up shirt with his sleeves rolled and suspenders.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Robert Shlaer, 1994.
Black and white portrait of an old man standing with his arms crossed in front of a large rock. He is wearing a pinstripe button up shirt with his sleeves rolled and suspenders. He has a full long beard and is wearing glasses. To the left trees and smaller rocks are visible and there is an old camera on a tripod. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1994
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.33
catalog number
2008.0178.33
accession number
2008.0178

Manuel Carrillo, El Paso, Texas, 1982

Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Manuel Carrillo, 1982, El Paso, Texas.Black and White portrait of elderly man with glasses sitting on an outdoor bench made of wood with white wrought iron leg and arm supports.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Manuel Carrillo, 1982, El Paso, Texas.
Black and White portrait of elderly man with glasses sitting on an outdoor bench made of wood with white wrought iron leg and arm supports. The man is sitting with his left leg crossed over his right leg wearing a white button up short sleeved shirt, grey slacks, black socks and black shoes. His left arm has a watch and is resting on the arm of the bench. His right arm is propped up on the back of the bench. The background is a plain wall with a large alcove holding a leafy potted plant. The alcove is positioned a little above the bench and to the left in the image. The shelf in the alcove has a wave pattern on the side. The ground is made of medium sized square stone tiles repeating.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1982
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.05
catalog number
2008.0178.05
accession number
2008.0178

Oliver Gagliani, Virginia City, Nevada, 1982

Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Oliver Gagliani, 1982, Virginia City, Nevada.Black and white portrait of an elderly man sitting in a wooden chair. Man has wild gray hair and a bushy white beard.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Oliver Gagliani, 1982, Virginia City, Nevada.
Black and white portrait of an elderly man sitting in a wooden chair. Man has wild gray hair and a bushy white beard. He is wearing glasses, dark pants and a park plaid flannel shirt with three buttons. Man is facing the viewer with his legs crossed and his hands folded together. The background is dark wood carved in rectangle shapes. The ground is a brick pattern. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1982
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.11
catalog number
2008.0178.11
accession number
2008.0178

Bobbe Besold

Black and white portrait of middle-aged women with short hair sitting facing straight towards the viewer. She is wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and has one small circle earring and one long skeleton shaped earring.
Description (Brief)
Black and white portrait of middle-aged women with short hair sitting facing straight towards the viewer. She is wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and has one small circle earring and one long skeleton shaped earring. Woman is holding a canvas against her body, the canvas is very dark and has a portrait of a child in a white shirt on it. Behind the woman is a dark cloth pinned to the wall. The wall is white but very dirty with what appears to be paint splatters. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.02
catalog number
2008.0178.02
accession number
2008.0178

Douglas Kent Hall, 1991

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Douglas Kent Hall, 1991.Black and white portrait of a man with long grey hair in a ponytail and a full white beard and moustache.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Douglas Kent Hall, 1991.
Black and white portrait of a man with long grey hair in a ponytail and a full white beard and moustache. He is sitting on the edge of a chair, body facing the viewer, head turned to the left (looking off into the distance). He is wearing a white t-shirt with a foreign alphabet and a drawing of Henry Kissinger and Leonid Brezhnev kissing. The man is also wearing dark jeans, a metal bracelet on his right arm and a watch on his left arm. Next to him is a leather stool with two cameras on it. Behind the man is a wooden chest with a picture of a horse through a car window resting on the top. The wall behind the man is almost filled with a large canvas abstractly painted. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1991
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.13
catalog number
2008.0178.13
accession number
2008.0178

Jody Forster, 1992

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Jody Forster, 1992.Black and white portrait of middle aged man standing in a dark room facing viewer in front of developing trays.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Jody Forster, 1992.
Black and white portrait of middle aged man standing in a dark room facing viewer in front of developing trays. He is wearing a dark polo shirt with a small ship design on the subject's left upper chest, he is also wearing jeans with a belt. Behind him are four prints of the desert and clouds. The back wall is white. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.09
catalog number
2008.0178.09
accession number
2008.0178

Holly Roberts

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Holly Roberts, 1994.Black and white portrait of a middle aged woman standing facing the viewer with her hands crossed in front of her. She is wearing shorts, a thin belt and a t-shirt with a breast pocket.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Holly Roberts, 1994.
Black and white portrait of a middle aged woman standing facing the viewer with her hands crossed in front of her. She is wearing shorts, a thin belt and a t-shirt with a breast pocket. Her hair is in a ponytail and she has a watch on her left arm and a wedding ring. Next to her is a wooden cart with paint tubes. The wall behind her is covered in paint (both brushed and splattered) and there are large prints arranged to form a human image. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1994
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.30
catalog number
2008.0178.30
accession number
2008.0178

Joan Myers, 1992

Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Joan Myers, 1992.Black and white portrait of a middle aged woman with short wavy hair standing facing the viewer. She is wearing a dark skirt and a short sleeved button up shirt with three buttons.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Joan Myers, 1992.
Black and white portrait of a middle aged woman with short wavy hair standing facing the viewer. She is wearing a dark skirt and a short sleeved button up shirt with three buttons. She has dangle earrings, a wedding ring, a watch on her left arm and a ring on her right pinkie finger. Behind her is a large arched carved wooden door with a lock. She is resting her hands on a low wall with a fake snake on top of it. There is a wooden beam visible on the ceiling, and the light switch panel next to the door has two switches up and two switches down. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.23
catalog number
2008.0178.23
accession number
2008.0178

Betty Hahn

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Betty Hahn, 1992.Black and white portrait of middle aged female sitting in a wooden director's chair positioned with body facing away from viewer. Woman is looking back towards viewer over her right shoulder.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Betty Hahn, 1992.
Black and white portrait of middle aged female sitting in a wooden director's chair positioned with body facing away from viewer. Woman is looking back towards viewer over her right shoulder. She is wearing a black shirt and white pants. She has medium length hair and a large black square earring visible. The canvas on the back of the chair says "Betty Hahn." The back wall is white with a large picture of a woman talking on the phone hanging in the center. Recto: signed and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.12
catalog number
2008.0178.12
accession number
2008.0178

David Scheinbaum

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of David Scheinbaum, 1993.Black and white portrait of middle aged man standing in an art gallery. He is wearing a collared shirt, light colored pants, a belt, glasses and has full facial hair.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of David Scheinbaum, 1993.
Black and white portrait of middle aged man standing in an art gallery. He is wearing a collared shirt, light colored pants, a belt, glasses and has full facial hair. He is standing behind an easel holding a photo in a frame. "luis gonzales palma" is printed on one of the walls. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1993
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.32
catalog number
2008.0178.32
accession number
2008.0178

Steve Yates

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Steve Yates, 1993.Black and white portrait of a man standing in what appears to be a junkyard. The man is wearing a t-shirt and glasses. Behind him is a large image of different metal and wood shapes.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Steve Yates, 1993.
Black and white portrait of a man standing in what appears to be a junkyard. The man is wearing a t-shirt and glasses. Behind him is a large image of different metal and wood shapes. Next to him are some leaves on a plant visible. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1993
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.38
catalog number
2008.0178.38
accession number
2008.0178

Meridel Rubenstein, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1989

Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Meridel Rubenstein, 1989, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Black and white portrait of a woman standing, leaning against an old camera on a tripod. She is wearing light-colored jeans, a black sweater with 3/4 sleeves and a white zig-zag pattern.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Meridel Rubenstein, 1989, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Black and white portrait of a woman standing, leaning against an old camera on a tripod. She is wearing light-colored jeans, a black sweater with 3/4 sleeves and a white zig-zag pattern. She has hair to her shoulders, a thick necklace, a metal bracelet on her right arm and a watch on her left arm. In her left hand she is holding a coat. Behind her is a cracked wall, a lamp on the wall with dried plants hanging from it and an alcove made of wood filled with flowers, crosses, puppets, etc. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1989
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.31
catalog number
2008.0178.31
accession number
2008.0178

Cathy Maier Callanan, 1992

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Cathy Maier Callanan, 1992.Black and White domestic interior portrait of middle aged woman with medium length hair wearing all black and sitting on a white wicker sofa with four printed throw pillows.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Cathy Maier Callanan, 1992.
Black and White domestic interior portrait of middle aged woman with medium length hair wearing all black and sitting on a white wicker sofa with four printed throw pillows. Woman is wearing large belt with five visible large metal circles with smaller matching earrings. Woman is facing viewer with body slouched slightly to the left. On her right arm she has a thick metal bracelet and a large metal ring on her right ring finger. On her left ring finger she has a metal ring and a diamond ring. The wall behind her is white, with a window with lace curatins partially visible. On the wall above her head is a wooden frame with a white mat partially visible with only the text "ernst haas" and "image insight." Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist. Verso: "Cathy 1992" written in pencil.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.04
catalog number
2008.0178.04
accession number
2008.0178

Bill Lucas

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Bill Lucas, 1992.Black and white domestic interior portrait of an elderly man sitting facing to the left. Man has moustache and is wearing a button up collared shirt.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Bill Lucas, 1992.
Black and white domestic interior portrait of an elderly man sitting facing to the left. Man has moustache and is wearing a button up collared shirt. His right arm has a watch and is resting on the table next to him holding a mug. The wall behind the man has three partial frames of art or photography, but the images are blurred and unclear. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.21
catalog number
2008.0178.21
accession number
2008.0178

Patrick Nagatani, 1992

Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Patrick Nagatani, 1992.Black and white portrait of a middle aged Asian man sitting on a couch facing the viewer.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Patrick Nagatani, 1992.
Black and white portrait of a middle aged Asian man sitting on a couch facing the viewer. He is wearing jeans, a dark button up shirt with long sleeves rolled to the elbow and a baseball cap with a large white "X." The man also has glasses. He is sitting with his legs crossed, his left arm across his waist and his right hand resting on the couch seat. The couch is dark with one floral print throw pillow and a light color blanket folded over the back. On the white wall behind him two art pieces are hanging, one is partially visible and the other is a collage of images including pictures of people, airplanes and buildings. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.24
catalog number
2008.0178.24
accession number
2008.0178

Rolf Koppel

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Rolf Koppel, 1992.Black and white portrait of a man standing against an exterior wall. The man is wearing a light colored t-shirt, jeans and a belt.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Rolf Koppel, 1992.
Black and white portrait of a man standing against an exterior wall. The man is wearing a light colored t-shirt, jeans and a belt. His arms are muscular and semi-crossed with his left hand under his right armpit and his right hand grabbing his left shoulder. The wall behind him is cracked and worn, with a window ledge directly above the man's head. Through the window some cylinder shapes and a brick wall with lamp are visible. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.19
catalog number
2008.0178.19
accession number
2008.0178

Joel-Peter Witkin

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Joel-Peter Witkin, 1989.Black and white portrait of man sitting near a window facing the viewer wearing dark pants and a white straight jacket. He has dark hair, a moustache and a short beard. Behind him is completely black.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Joel-Peter Witkin, 1989.
Black and white portrait of man sitting near a window facing the viewer wearing dark pants and a white straight jacket. He has dark hair, a moustache and a short beard. Behind him is completely black. The window has crooked inside white bars and blinds that are partially pulled up. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1989
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.37
catalog number
2008.0178.37
accession number
2008.0178

Mark Nohl

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Mark Nohl, 1992.Black and white portrait of a man sitting on a rockface with one leg stretched out and the other bent under his body. He is wearing jeans, boots and a button-up shirt with the sleeves slightly rolled.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Mark Nohl, 1992.
Black and white portrait of a man sitting on a rockface with one leg stretched out and the other bent under his body. He is wearing jeans, boots and a button-up shirt with the sleeves slightly rolled. He has a pen in one breast pocket, is wearing his sunglasses on a cord around his neck and is holding a camera in his hands. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.27
catalog number
2008.0178.27
accession number
2008.0178

Soledad Marjon, Corrales, New Mexico, 1992

Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Soledad Marjon, 1992, Corrales, New Mexico.Black and white portrait of middle aged woman standing next to an open wooden door in a narrow dark hallway.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Soledad Marjon, 1992, Corrales, New Mexico.
Black and white portrait of middle aged woman standing next to an open wooden door in a narrow dark hallway. Woman is wearing a pale dress with seven buttons and a dark belt with an asymmetrical buckle. She has long hair and is wearing a thin necklace, dangle earrings, a bracelet on her left wrist and a wedding ring. The wall next to her is painted brick with one ornament hanging at her eye level. Rest of the hallway is too dark to see any details. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
print made
2008
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.22
catalog number
2008.0178.22
accession number
2008.0178

Jim Bones

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Jim Bones, 1992.Black and white portrait of a dark haired middle aged man sitting leaning out of a rusty old car in the woods. Man is wearing a long sleeved button up collared shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Jim Bones, 1992.
Black and white portrait of a dark haired middle aged man sitting leaning out of a rusty old car in the woods. Man is wearing a long sleeved button up collared shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. Man is looking directly toward viewer through the open window of the open car door. Man is holding a straw hat in both hands. Appears that vegetation is growing all around the car. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.03
catalog number
2008.0178.03
accession number
2008.0178

Thomas Barrow

Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Thomas Barrow, 1992.Black and white office interior portrait of a man with glasses and a moustache.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Thomas Barrow, 1992.
Black and white office interior portrait of a man with glasses and a moustache. Man is sitting on a wooden chair with the back wrapped in plastic and wearing jeans with a light color long-sleeved button-up shirt with a collar and the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. Man is leaning on desk with his left arm and has right hand holding watch on left arm. Body is angled to viewer's left and man's head is turned to viewer's right. The partial desk shows two drawer handles, the top drawer has 3 hand-shaped magnets. Window directly behind man is mostly covered with a dark board. The other window to the viewer's left has numerous stickers covering it proclaiming WWF, GreenPeace, Handgun control, save the Grand Canyon and Amnesty International. The desk is cluttered with papers. Recto: signed, titled and dated by artist.
Description
Charles Rushton is an American photographer that made portraits of New Mexico photographers between the years of 1980 and 1994. This particular collection consists of 38 prints: twenty-nine- 8"x10" gelatin silver prints and nine- 8½"x11" inkjet prints acquired from the photographer. The collection includes photographers Tom Barrows, Van Deren Coke, Betty Hahn, David Michael Kennedy, Patrick Nagatani, Beaumont Newhall and Joel-Peter Witkin. The earliest print in this collection is of Manuel Carrillo in 1982, and the last piece added to the collection is of Holly Roberts in 1994.
Rushton chose this particular project after attending a Zone VI workshop offered by Fred Picker in Vermont in 1980. While at the workshop Rushton was given specific advice to pick a topic and stick to it instead of switching random topics every day. This was when Rushton had the idea to photograph artists and photographers upon returning home to New Mexico. With the help of photographer friend, Bob Hooten, Rushton was able to obtain the names of photographers that suited the parameters of his project. After a few years, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History purchased several of Rushton's prints for their collection of portraits of New Mexico Artists and expressed interest in seeing his future work. With the permission of the museum, Rushton used the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History name to help him gain influence and access to more famous photographers such as Beaumont Newhall.
Rushton studied photography under Fred Picker, Oliver Gagliani (depicted in the collection) and Arnold Newman (depicted in the collection). Rushton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lawrence University, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from St. Thomas University, a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Fine Arts in Photography degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rushton is currently a professor of digital photography at Oklahoma City Community College and Moore-Norman Technology Center.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1992
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.01
catalog number
2008.0178.01
accession number
2008.0178

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