William Bailey

American, 1930 - 2020

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This painting features a variety of objects arranged horizontally on a surface. The items include a small brown egg, bottles and containers in various sizes and colors, a large white pitcher, smaller bowls and cups, white ceramic teapots stacked on top of one another, a rusty red container, a turquoise jug with orange patterns or discoloration, and a white funnel. The objects are layered, with some behind others. The background is a solid textured dark grayish-blue, and the surface under the objects looks like a flat tan table or counter.
William Bailey, Piano Scuro, 2003, oil on linen, Charina Endowment Fund, 2012.29.1

Piano Scuro

William Bailey · 2003 · oil on linen ·  Accession ID  2012.29.1

The image displays various objects arranged on a flat surface. The tallest object is a jug in the center, surrounded by smaller vessels such as a bowl, candlestick, and vases. The color scheme is monochromatic using shades of gray against a dark background. From left to right, there is a round vase, two slender vases, a large jug, a bowl, a conical container, and a small funnel.
William Bailey, Case Hudson, Viale [working proof 28], 2002, aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 28], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.108

Viale [working proof 28]

William Bailey, Case Hudson · 2002 · aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 28] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.108

In the image, there are various vessels of different shapes and sizes arranged in a row. The color scheme consists of shades of gray and black. The objects include a pitcher, a conical-shaped item, and several cylindrical and goblet-like vessels. The arrangement includes a small vase, a goblet, a cylindrical container, a bowl, a small round object, the conical item, and a funnel-like object. The items are placed on a flat surface against a dark background.
William Bailey, Case Hudson, Viale [working proof 19], 2002, aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 19], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.107

Viale [working proof 19]

William Bailey, Case Hudson · 2002 · aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 19] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.107

The image depicts two figures in a monochromatic palette with delicate shading. In the foreground, a nude person stands with one hand on a chair and the other on their hip. The second person is seated slightly to the right, partially clothed. The room has minimal decoration.
William Bailey, Untitled [Standing Figure with Knee on Chair] [working proof 3], 2002, soft ground etching with watercolor and colored pencil additions on wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.113

Untitled [Standing Figure with Knee on Chair] [working proof 3]

William Bailey · 2002 · soft ground etching with watercolor and colored pencil additions on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.132.113

The image features various objects arranged on a flat surface. The central object is a textured pitcher with a handle on its left side. Surrounding it are a tall vase to the left and a funnel-shaped object with a long spout to the right. The color scheme is monochromatic, in shades of gray, black, and white. The objects are arranged linearly with the pitcher slightly to the right of center, the vase to its left, and the conical object on the far right, with smaller cylindrical and rounded objects filling the spaces between them.
William Bailey, Case Hudson, Viale [working proof 38], 2002, aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 38], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.110

Viale [working proof 38]

William Bailey, Case Hudson · 2002 · aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 38] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.110

The image shows line drawings of various objects, including a tall narrow vase, a cylindrical candlestick, a pitcher, and a conical container with a long neck. The color palette is minimal, primarily white and light gray. The objects are arranged in a line across the middle of the composition, positioned behind a straight horizontal line representing a surface or table.
William Bailey, Case Hudson, Viale [working proof 1], 2002, soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.102

Viale [working proof 1]

William Bailey, Case Hudson · 2002 · soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.102

The image shows a full-body view of a person standing with one hand on their hip and the other resting on a chair. The person's facial features include a neutral expression with eyes looking forward, and they have medium-length hair. There are no clothes visible on the person. Nearby, there is another figure seated and slightly bent forward. The surrounding area includes what appears to be an easel or canvas in the background. The image is monochromatic, primarily done in shades of gray, highlighting the shapes and forms of the subjects and their environment.
William Bailey, Untitled [Standing Figure with Knee on Chair] [working proof 2], 2002, soft ground etching with watercolor additions on wove paper [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.112

Untitled [Standing Figure with Knee on Chair] [working proof 2]

William Bailey · 2002 · soft ground etching with watercolor additions on wove paper [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.112

The image shows several vessels, including a large pitcher at the center, a tall cylindrical object with a narrow neck on the right, and several shorter vessels on the left. The color palette is monochrome, using different shades of gray through shading and linework. The arrangement is linear, with the objects placed on a flat surface.
William Bailey, Case Hudson, Viale [working proof 3], 2002, hard ground and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 3], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.103

Viale [working proof 3]

William Bailey, Case Hudson · 2002 · hard ground and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 3] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.103

The image is a sketch depicting two women in a room. The woman in the foreground is shown in full body, standing with one hand on her hip and the other resting on the back of a chair. Her stance is relaxed, and she has long hair that falls around her shoulders. Her facial features are defined with an expression that looks directly at the viewer. The second woman is seated in the background, partially turned to the side with her chin resting on her folded arms, which are laid atop a chair. Her hair is of similar length, and her expression appears contemplative. The seated woman is wearing a garment that appears to be a short dress. The room includes an easel behind the standing woman and the walls are textured, suggesting an artist's studio setting. There are no visible jewelry items or objects being held by either of the women.
William Bailey, Untitled [Standing Figure with Knee on Chair] [working proof 5], 2002, spit bite aquatint, hard ground and soft ground etching with graphite additions on wove paper [working proof 5], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.115

Untitled [Standing Figure with Knee on Chair] [working proof 5]

William Bailey · 2002 · spit bite aquatint, hard ground and soft ground etching with graphite additions on wove paper [working proof 5] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.115

The image displays a large jug at the center, surrounded by various vessels such as a tall vase, a cylindrical container, and a conical object. The color palette consists of shades of gray against a dark background. On the left, there are a tall vase and a small rounded container near the jug. On the right, there are smaller containers and a funnel-like object with a spout arranged in a row across the lower part of the composition.
William Bailey, Case Hudson, Viale [working proof 10], 2002, aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 10], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.105

Viale [working proof 10]

William Bailey, Case Hudson · 2002 · aquatint in black and grey, hard ground, and soft ground etching on wove Somerset paper [working proof 10] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.105