Photography

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.

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
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
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
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
Gelatin silver print by Charles Rushton of Miguel Gandert, 1993.Black and white portrait of middle aged dark haired man standing with his hands on his hips. The man has a full, short beard, moustache and wears glasses.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin silver print by Charles Rushton of Miguel Gandert, 1993.
Black and white portrait of middle aged dark haired man standing with his hands on his hips. The man has a full, short beard, moustache and wears glasses. He is wearing light colored pants and a light colored long sleeved button up collared shirt. He also is wearing a camera by a strap around his neck. Behind him are two doors and two walls covered in graffiti. The ground is concrete slabs with a step leading down into a dirt area in front of the doors. 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
depicted (sitter)
Gandert, Miguel
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.10
catalog number
2008.0178.10
accession number
2008.0178
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Charles Palmer, 1992.Black and White portrait of middle aged man with a dark moustache sitting, looking towards the viewer wearing a light colored button up collared shirt. Behind him is a piano with black keys and the top propped open.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Charles Palmer, 1992.
Black and White portrait of middle aged man with a dark moustache sitting, looking towards the viewer wearing a light colored button up collared shirt. Behind him is a piano with black keys and the top propped open. 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
2008.0178.28
catalog number
2008.0178.28
accession number
2008.0178
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
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
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
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
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
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Beaumont Newhall, 1989.Black and white portrait of elderly man sitting in a wooden chair facing the viewer. He is wearing a dark sweater with the sleeves rolled once, light colored pants and a collared shirt underneath the sweater.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Beaumont Newhall, 1989.
Black and white portrait of elderly man sitting in a wooden chair facing the viewer. He is wearing a dark sweater with the sleeves rolled once, light colored pants and a collared shirt underneath the sweater. The man is mostly bald and has numerous age spots. On the white wall above the man is a framed poster that says "Beaumont Newhall In Plain Sight" and has a picture of skyscrapers. To the right there is a plant with long vines and heart-shaped leaves hanging on the wall. 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
1989
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.25
catalog number
2008.0178.25
accession number
2008.0178
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Karl Koenig, 1992.Black and white portrait of man standing facing the viewer with his arms crossed. He has short hair, glasses, a polo shirt and a watch on his left arm.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Karl Koenig, 1992.
Black and white portrait of man standing facing the viewer with his arms crossed. He has short hair, glasses, a polo shirt and a watch on his left arm. The buttons on his shirt are undone, the wall behind him is white painted brick. Man is leaning against the wall. Two large frames with undistinguishable subjects are partially visible. Recto: signed and titled 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
2008.0178.18
catalog number
2008.0178.18
accession number
2008.0178
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Ted Rice, 1992.Black and white portrait of a man with moustache sitting outdoors on a bench. He is wearing a pinstripe button-up shirt with two pens in his breast pocket, light colored pants and a watch on his left arm.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Ted Rice, 1992.
Black and white portrait of a man with moustache sitting outdoors on a bench. He is wearing a pinstripe button-up shirt with two pens in his breast pocket, light colored pants and a watch on his left arm. His body and the bench are angled left, but his head is turned to the viewer. The bench is wooden with wrought iron ends. The floor is tile, and behind him is a white wall, a wooden column, and a patterned doorframe. 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
2008.0178.29
catalog number
2008.0178.29
accession number
2008.0178
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
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
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
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Wayne Rod Lazorik, 1990, Albuquerque, New Mexico.Black and white portrait of man sitting with his arms crossed. Man has short hair, moustache, beard, glasses and is wearing a wrinkled button-up shirt with long sleeves and jeans.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet Print by Charles Rushton of Wayne Rod Lazorik, 1990, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Black and white portrait of man sitting with his arms crossed. Man has short hair, moustache, beard, glasses and is wearing a wrinkled button-up shirt with long sleeves and jeans. To the left is a glove, a wooden column and assorted wood shapes. To the right are two framed photographs, both with nude women. 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
1990
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.20
catalog number
2008.0178.20
accession number
2008.0178
Inkjet print by Charles Rushton of Steve Fitch, 1992, Santa Fe, New Mexico.Black and white portrait of man looking towards viewer through the center of three dirty windows in a wooden structure. The ledge above the window has large animal bones.
Description (Brief)
Inkjet print by Charles Rushton of Steve Fitch, 1992, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Black and white portrait of man looking towards viewer through the center of three dirty windows in a wooden structure. The ledge above the window has large animal bones. The man is wearing large glasses, a t-shirt and a baseball hat. Man's right arm is resting on window ledge. Through the windows the background has many trees and the left window has a view of a wooden table and another small structure behind it. 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
2008.0178.08
catalog number
2008.0178.08
accession number
2008.0178
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
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of David Michael Kennedy, 1992, Galisteo, NM.Black and white portrait of a man with long hair in two braids wearing a dark cowboy hat with a metal studded band.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of David Michael Kennedy, 1992, Galisteo, NM.
Black and white portrait of a man with long hair in two braids wearing a dark cowboy hat with a metal studded band. Man is also wearing two necklaces, a striped button up shirt with the sleeves rolled to the elbows, jeans, a belt, a bracelet on his left wrist and a wedding ring. He is standing with one knee elevated, crossing his arms over his leg. Behind him is a wall of framed prints too blurred to determine 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
maker
Rushton, Charles R.
ID Number
2008.0178.17
catalog number
2008.0178.17
accession number
2008.0178
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
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Arnold Newman, 1989.Black and white portrait of middle aged man sitting with his hands resting on his thighs, facing the viewer. The man has a bushy goatee and is wearing glasses.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Arnold Newman, 1989.
Black and white portrait of middle aged man sitting with his hands resting on his thighs, facing the viewer. The man has a bushy goatee and is wearing glasses. He is wearing a checkered button up shirt under a thin coat with two buttons buttoned. He is wearing light colored pants. Behind him is a blank wall, and to the right is a partial view of a wooden framed blackboard and a wooden podium. 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
2008.0178.26
catalog number
2008.0178.26
accession number
2008.0178
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Van Deren Coke, 1989.Black and white portrait of an elderly man with white hair and moustache sitting in a wooden chair facing the viewer.
Description (Brief)
Gelatin Silver Print by Charles Rushton of Van Deren Coke, 1989.
Black and white portrait of an elderly man with white hair and moustache sitting in a wooden chair facing the viewer. Man is wearing light color pants with a dark belt partially visible and a light color long sleeved button up collared shirt with unbuttoned breast pockets and unbuttoned packets on the upper arm sleeves. His hands are clasped together around one of his knees which are crossed. A watch is partially visible from under one sleeve on his wrist. The wall behind him is white and textured. There is a wooden frame with undistinguishable art partially visible at the top of the print. 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
2008.0178.06
catalog number
2008.0178.06
accession number
2008.0178

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