Melissa Massaroni after her first communion at Our Lady of Pompei Church in Highlandtown

Joan Clark Netherwood, Melissa Massaroni after her first communion at Our Lady of Pompei Church in Highlandtown, 1978, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1044
Joan Clark Netherwood, Melissa Massaroni after her first communion at Our Lady of Pompei Church in Highlandtown, 1978, gelatin silver print, image: 6 1⁄8 × 7 3⁄8 in. (15.6 × 18.7 cm) sheet: 7 7⁄8 × 10 in. (20.0 × 25.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1044

Artwork Details

Title
Melissa Massaroni after her first communion at Our Lady of Pompei Church in Highlandtown
Artist
Date
1978
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 6 1⁄8 × 7 3⁄8 in. (15.6 × 18.7 cm) sheet: 7 7⁄8 × 10 in. (20.0 × 25.4 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — art tool — camera
  • Architecture Interior — studio
  • Ceremony — religion — communion
  • Dress — ceremonial — formal dress
  • Occupation — art — photographer
  • Cityscape — Maryland — Baltimore
  • Religion — New Testament — Christ
  • Figure group — male and child
Object Number
1983.63.1044
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1983.63.1044

Works by this artist (79 items)

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Joan Clark Netherwood, Rose Comi with nieces and nephew, Renée, Trish, and Bernie, at a family New Year's party in Highlandtown, 1978, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the East Baltimore Documentary Photography Project, 2020.68.20
Rose Comi with nieces and nephew, Renée, Trish, and Bernie,…
Artist
Date1978
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Joan Clark Netherwood, Pulaski Monument, Patterson Park, 1978, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the East Baltimore Documentary Photography Project, 2020.68.26
Pulaski Monument, Patterson Park
Artist
Date1978
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Joan Clark Netherwood, First Communion (from East Baltimore Documentary Photography Project), 1978, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Courtesy of Maryland Humanities Council, 1983.25, © 1978, Joan Clark Netherwood
First Communion (from East Baltimore Documentary…
Artist
Date1978
gelatin silver print
Not on view
Joan Clark Netherwood, Rosemary and Raul Marconi in their Italian import shop, Italian Canta, Highlandtown., 1978, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.1029
Rosemary and Raul Marconi in their Italian import shop,…
Artist
Date1978
gelatin silver print
Not on view

Exhibitions

Media - 1983.63.998 - SAAM-1983.63.998_1 - 55235
Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975 – 1980
July 16, 2021–January 23, 2022
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Welcome Home: A Portrait of East Baltimore, 1975-1980 captures a cross-section of East Baltimore residents and businesses in the 1970s, documenting the community’s history and diversity.

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