Melissa Shook American, 1939-2020

  • Untitled (Krissy looking away )
    Untitled (Krissy looking away ), ca. 1979
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 3/8 x 7 1/4 in
    18.6 x 18.4 cm
  • Krissy, Short Sreet (Boston, Massachusetts)
    Krissy, Short Sreet (Boston, Massachusetts), ca. 1975
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 5/8 in x 11 1/2 in
    19.4 cm x 29.2 cm
  • Untitled (Fuller Street, Brookline, Massachusetts)
    Untitled (Fuller Street, Brookline, Massachusetts), ca. 1974
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 1/4 x 6 1/8 in
    15.8 x 15.7 cm
  • Untitled (Krissy and her friend in Central Park)
    Untitled (Krissy and her friend in Central Park), ca. 1973
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    5 3/8 x 7 3/4 in
    13.7 x 19.7 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Krissy with a Chaplin mask)
    Untitled (Krissy with a Chaplin mask), ca. 1973
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in
    16.5 x 16.5 cm
  • Krissy and Naima, the Bronx (New York)
    Krissy and Naima, the Bronx (New York), ca. 1972
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 7/16 x 7 7/16 in
    18.9 x 18.9 cm
  • Nova Scotia, Summer 1972
    Nova Scotia, Summer 1972, ca. 1972
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 1/4 x 11 in
    18.4 x 27.9 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Krissy wearing a bucket, Cape Cod, Massachusetts)
    Untitled (Krissy wearing a bucket, Cape Cod, Massachusetts), ca. 1972
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 x 7 in
    17.8 x 17.8 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Krissy riding a tricycle )
    Untitled (Krissy riding a tricycle ), ca. 1970
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 5/8 x 9 1/2 in
    16.8 x 24 cm
  • Untitled (Krissy walking with a stick, Nova Scotia, Canada)
    Untitled (Krissy walking with a stick, Nova Scotia, Canada), ca. 1970
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    8 1/8 x 5 3/8 in
    20.6 x 13.7 cm
  • Untitled (Krissy with a baby dolll)
    Untitled (Krissy with a baby dolll), ca. 1970
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 5/8 x 4 5/8 in
    16.8 x 11.7 cm
  • Krissy and Niki, Ellen's loft, Eldridge, Street, N.Y.C
    Krissy and Niki, Ellen's loft, Eldridge, Street, N.Y.C, ca. 1969
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 1/4 x 11 in
    18.42 cm x 27.94cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (9th Street, N.Y. C.)
    Untitled (9th Street, N.Y. C.) , ca. 1968
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 3/8 in x 9 5/8 in
    16.2 cm x 24.4 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Krissy in her grandparents' home, Milford, Connecticut))
    Untitled (Krissy in her grandparents' home, Milford, Connecticut)), ca. 1968
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    9 3/8 x 5 7/8 in
    23.8 x 14.9 cm
  • Untitled (Krissy by the door with her friend)
    Untitled (Krissy by the door with her friend), ca. 1967
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    9 5/8 x 6 3/4 in
    24.4 x 17.1 cm
  • Untitled (Page Street, San Francisco, Krissy playing with toy rings)
    Untitled (Page Street, San Francisco, Krissy playing with toy rings), ca. 1967
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    11 x 7 1/4 in
    28 x 18.5 cm
  • Untitled (Page Street, San Francisco, Krissy standing on the chair)
    Untitled (Page Street, San Francisco, Krissy standing on the chair), ca. 1967
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    8 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.
    22.54 x 14.93 cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Krissy with Veiled Hat)
    Untitled (Krissy with Veiled Hat), 1983
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 3/8 x 9 3/8 in
    18.6 x 23.8 cm
  • Untitled (Krissy with Veiled Hat)
    Untitled (Krissy with Veiled Hat), 1983
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 1/4 x 11 in
    18.4 x 27.9 cm
  • February 16, 1981
    February 16, 1981, 1981
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 1/4 x 6 1/8 in
    15.9 x 15.6 cm
  • November 17, 1979
    November 17, 1979, 1979
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 1/2 x 6 1/4 in
    16.5 x 15.9 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • November 1979
    November 1979, 1979
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in
    18.4 x 18.4 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • December 1977, Short Street, Brookline
    December 1977, Short Street, Brookline, 1977
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in
    14.8 x 14.8 cm
  • December 1975
    December 1975, 1975
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    5 1/4 x 7 7/8 in
    13.34 x 20 cm
  • Page Street, San Francisco, 1967 (Krissy on her father's shoulder)
    Page Street, San Francisco, 1967 (Krissy on her father's shoulder), 1967
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    11 x 7 3/8 in
    27.9 x 18.7 cm
  • Cheryl and Krissy (May 1984)
    Cheryl and Krissy (May 1984), 1984
    Series: Large-format Polaroids
    Color Polaroid diptych
    Top sheet: 33 x 22 in. / 83.8 x 55.9 cm
    Bottom sheet: 31 3/4 x 22 in. / 80.6 x 55.9 cm
  • Family 1
    Family 1, 1984
    Series: Large-format Polaroids
    Color Polaroid diptych
    Top sheet: 33 1/2 x 22 in. / 85.1 x 55.9 cm
    Bottom sheet: 33 x 22 in. / 83.8 x 55.9 cm
  • Family 2
    Family 2, 1984
    Series: Large-format Polaroids
    Color Polaroid diptych
    Top sheet: 33 1/4 x 22 in. / 84.5 x 55.9 cm
    Bottom sheet: 33 1/2 x 22 in. / 85.1 x 55.9 cm
  • Krissy (Jumpsuit)
    Krissy (Jumpsuit) , 1984
    Series: Large-format Polaroids
    Color Polaroid diptych
    Top sheet: 32 x 21 1/2 in. / 81.3 x 54.6 cm
    Bottom sheet: 31 x 21 1/2 in. / 78.7 x 54.6 cm
  • Krissy 1
    Krissy 1, 1984
    Series: Large-format Polaroids
    Color Polaroid
    Image: 24 x 20 3/4 in. / 61 x 52.7 cm
    Sheet: 33 x 22 in. / 83.8 x 55.9 cm
  • Krissy and Cheryl 3
    Krissy and Cheryl 3, 1984
    Series: Large-format Polaroids
    Color Polaroid diptych
    Top sheet: 33 1/4 x 22 in. / 84.5 x 55.9 cm
    Bottom sheet: 33 3/4 x 22 in. / 85.7 x 55.9 cm
  • Just before going to Washington D.C. for Vietnam protest march
    Just before going to Washington D.C. for Vietnam protest march, ca.1967
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    6 7/8 x 10 1/4 in
    17.5 x 26 cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • Krissy and I, Fifth Street, N.Y.C.
    Krissy and I, Fifth Street, N.Y.C., ca. 1969
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    11 1/4 x 7 1/4 in
    28.6 x 18.3 cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Mirrors)
    Untitled (Mirrors), ca. 1967
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    6 3/8 in x9 1/2 in.
    17.5 cm x 24.1 cm

    20.3 cm x 25.4 cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • Queensland, Nova Scotia
    Queensland, Nova Scotia, ca, 1973
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    8 1/8 x 8 3/4 in
    20.6 x 22.2 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Short Street, Brookline, February 1983
    Untitled (Short Street, Brookline, February 1983, 1983
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    10 5/8 x 6 7/8 in
    27 x 17.5 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Deli in New York, 1976 (?)
    Deli in New York, 1976 (?), 1976
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in
    22.1 x 22.2 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Queensland, Nova Scotia
    Queensland, Nova Scotia, 1973
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    8 5/8 x 8 5/8 in
    21.9 x 21.9 cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • Krissy and me, Provincetown, September 1972
    Krissy and me, Provincetown, September 1972, 1972
    Series: Other Self-Portraits
    Gelatin silver print
    10 1/4 x 6 7/8 in
    26 x 17.5 cm
  • December 5, 1972
    December 5, 1972, 1972
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • December 13, 1972
    December 13, 1972, 1972
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • December 28, 1972
    December 28, 1972, 1972
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • December 31, 1972
    December 31, 1972, 1972
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • January 9, 1973
    January 9, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • February 22(?), 1973
    February 22(?), 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 5, 1973
    March 5, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 12,1973
    March 12,1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 13,1973
    March 13,1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 16,1973
    March 16,1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 17 (?), 1973
    March 17 (?), 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 19, 1973
    March 19, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 21, 1973
    March 21, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • March 23, 1973
    March 23, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 24, 1973
    March 24, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • March 28, 1973
    March 28, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • April 1
    April 1, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
    5 artist's proofs
  • May 7, 1973
    May 7, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • May 13, 1973
    May 13, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • May 4, 1973
    May 4, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • May 12, 1973
    May 12, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • May 14, 1973
    May 14, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • May 15, 1973
    May 15, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • May 17, 1973
    May 17, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • June 11 (?), 1973
    June 11 (?), 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • Krissy, June 16, 1980
    Krissy, June 16, 1980, 1980
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in
    18.4 x 18.4 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Krissy and Melissa, August, 1973
    Krissy and Melissa, August, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • Krissy, August 12, 1973
    Krissy, August 12, 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
    4 artist's proofs
  • Krissy, August 1973
    Krissy, August 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • August 1973
    August 1973, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • December 1973, 5th St. New York City
    December 1973, 5th St. New York City, 1973
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
  • Krissy, December 1973, 5th St. N.Y. C.
    Krissy, December 1973, 5th St. N.Y. C., 1973
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in
    14.9 x 14.9 cm
    4 artist's proofs
  • December 1975
    December 1975, 1975
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Untitled
    Untitled, circa 1973
    Series: Unknown (Reclining Nudes)
    Gelatin silver print
    5 3/8 x 8 1/4 in
    13.7 x 20.5 cm
  • Untitled
    Untitled, circa 1973
    Series: Unknown (Reclining Nudes)
    Gelatin silver print
    5 3/8 x 8 1/4 in
    13.7 x 20.8 cm
  • Wellfleet, November 1973
    Wellfleet, November 1973, 1973
    Series: Wellfleet
    The Estate of Melissa M. Shook's set of 12 gelatin silver prints
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in / 11.1 x 11.1 cm (image)
    8 x 10 in / 20.3 x 25.4 cm (sheet)
    Artist Proof
  • Page Street, San Francisco (Krissy on top of the table)
    Page Street, San Francisco (Krissy on top of the table), ca. 1968
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    9 1/2 in. x 6 1/4 in
    24.2 cm x 15.9 cm
  • Untitled, Krissy by the Window
    Untitled, Krissy by the Window, ca. 1969
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 in x 8 1/2 in
    15.2 cm x 21.6 cm
    2 artist's proofs
  • Untitled (Krissy with disheveled hair)
    Untitled (Krissy with disheveled hair), ca. 1974
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    6 1/4 x 6 1/8 in
    15.9 x 15.6 cm
  • Krissy, November 1973 (mask)
    Krissy, November 1973 (mask), 1973
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    4 3/8 x 4 3/8 in
    11.1 x 11.1 cm
    3 artist's proofs
  • Krissy with Maria, 5th Street, N.Y. C.
    Krissy with Maria, 5th Street, N.Y. C. , ca. 1970
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 1/8 x 11 in
    18.1 x 27.9 cm
    7 artist's proofs
  • Krissy with Little Will, 5th Street, N.Y. C. (2)
    Krissy with Little Will, 5th Street, N.Y. C. (2), ca. 1968
    Series: Krissy
    Gelatin silver print
    7 1/4 x 11 in
    18.4 x 27.9 cm
    7 artist's proofs
  • Contact Sheet January 17, 19,20
    Contact Sheet January 17, 19,20, 1973
    Series: Daily Self Portraits 1972-1973
    Gelatin silver print
    9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in
    25.1 x 20 cm