Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive
Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016) was a pioneering photographer and art teacher whose austere, compelling images contributed significantly to the North American photography scene during the 1970s and 1980s. Snyder MacNeil is well known for her cumulative portrait studies in platinum-palladium and for her groundbreaking role in incorporating vernacular imagery into her artistic production. The Image Centre (formerly Ryerson Image Centre) holds a wide variety of her preparatory work and final exhibition prints, as well as her negatives, book maquettes, and research notes.

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Poster for photographic exhibition], ca. 1968, lithograph. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2015 (AG01.01.01.0001)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Drawing of exhibition installation], 1972–1973, photocopy. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2015 (AG01.01.01.0002)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Drawing of exhibition installation], 1985, graphite on paper. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2015 (AG01.01.01.0003)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [My Grandmother sleeping], 1974, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2008 (AG01.02.01.0580)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Jim Lemkin, with Father and Grandparents, 1978–1981, platinum-palladium print on tracing vellum. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2007 (AG01.02.01.1078)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Stephanie and her Sisters, 1973, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2007 (AG01.02.01.1137)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Mrs. Zamoyska, 1972–1973, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2008 (AG01.02.01.1141)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), My Grandmother (Virginia T. Ferry), 1973, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2008 (AG01.02.01.1146)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Beef carcasses being unloaded from a delivery truck], 1968–1970, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2008 (AG01.02.02.0099)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Late Afternoon, 1968, gelatin silver print mounted on Masonite. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2015 (AG01.02.02.0287)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Ronald, 40th Birthday, 1981–1982, platinum-palladium print on tracing vellum. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2007 (AG01.02.03.0172)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Jazimina (with toad), 1987, platinum-palladium print on tracing vellum. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2009 (AG01.02.05.0056)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Andrew Ruvido and Robyn Wessner, 1981–1982, platinum-palladium print on tracing vellum. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2007 (AG01.02.06.0241)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Maquette for Sesto family portrait], 1977–1988, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2008 (AG01.02.06.0249)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Esther Solondz, 1979–1982, platinum-palladium print on tracing vellum. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2005 (AG01.02.07.0026)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), Head of King, Cluny Museum, Paris, France, 1983–1987, platinum-palladium print on tracing vellum. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2007 (AG01.02.10.0029)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, b. 1943 d. 2016), Williamsville, Vermont, 1967–1972, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre. (AG01.02.12.0106)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Close–up of boy with freckles], ca. 1975, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2008 (AG01.02.13.0018)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Children dressed in costumes], 1968–1969, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of Don Snyder, 2008 (AG01.02.14.0063)

Wendy Snyder MacNeil (American, 1943–2016), [Tinker family inside tent], 1968–1969, gelatin silver print. Wendy Snyder MacNeil Archive, The Image Centre, Gift of the Artist, 2007 (AG01.02.14.0065)