Kerr Eby

Eby, Harold Kerr

American, 1889 - 1946

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The image shows a snow-covered house with a dominating tree in the foreground. The focus is on the snow-laden structures and the house's outline against the sky. The etching features detailed lines depicting tree bark, branches, and snow, with contrasting shadows and light on the snowy ground. The color scheme is black and white, enhancing the wintry atmosphere. A person is walking towards the house, silhouetted against the doorway, adding solitude to the scene. The background shows pointed roofs and leafless branches, creating a serene landscape.
Kerr Eby, Cow Shed, 1946, etching, aquatint and sandpaper ground, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.702

Cow Shed

Kerr Eby · 1946 · etching, aquatint and sandpaper ground ·  Accession ID  1964.8.702

This is a drawing of a line of soldiers marching beside ruins of a building. The scene is portrayed using charcoal or a similar medium. The soldiers are depicted wearing helmets and carrying rifles, suggesting a wartime setting. They march in a line, possibly under the observation of a figure on horseback. The building they pass is shown in partial ruin, with broken or missing parts of the roof. The composition is heavily shaded, emphasizing the seriousness of the event depicted. Debris in the foreground adds to the sense of destruction within the environment.
Kerr Eby, Shadows, 1944, charcoal on paperboard, Gift of the Artist, 1944.7.1

Shadows

Kerr Eby · 1944 · charcoal on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1944.7.1

The image depicts a tranquil winter scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The landscape is covered in snow, with rolling hills in the distance and a calm stream flowing through snow-laden banks. A small wooden bridge crosses the stream, leading to a rustic farmhouse surrounded by bare trees. Delicate lines are used to illustrate the intricate branches of the trees. The etching employs a monochromatic palette of soft charcoal and white tones, creating a serene atmosphere. Linear brushwork adds detail to the snowy fields and hills, emphasizing the vastness of the setting.
Kerr Eby, Cider Mill, 1940, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.58

Cider Mill

Kerr Eby · 1940 · etching ·  Accession ID  1949.5.58

The image shows a winter landscape with snow-covered terrain, a winding waterway partially frozen, a rustic building, leafless trees, and a wooden bridge. Rolling hills in the distance are portrayed with delicate lines. The artwork is monochromatic.
Kerr Eby, Cider Mill, 1940, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1580

Cider Mill

Kerr Eby · 1940 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1580

The image shows a rocky coastline with a stormy sea. The horizon is low, obscured by crashing waves. Figures in heavy garments brace against the wind. The artwork is dynamic, with expressive brushstrokes depicting movement and energy in the waves and sky. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the starkness with shades of gray and black for strong contrasts.
Kerr Eby, Storm, 1937, etching and sandpaper ground, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.53

Storm

Kerr Eby · 1937 · etching and sandpaper ground ·  Accession ID  1946.9.53

The image shows a winter landscape with a small village surrounded by snow. Trees are bare and the sky is overcast. The art style features detailed brushstrokes depicting tree branches and village roofs. The color scheme is black and white. Snow-covered fields stretch into the distance with sparse trees.
Kerr Eby, Still Hollow, 1936, etching, aquatint, and sandpaper ground, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3714

Still Hollow

Kerr Eby · 1936 · etching, aquatint, and sandpaper ground ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3714

The image shows a landscape with figures walking along a path lined with trees. The angle of view is low, with the horizon low and the figures blending into the shadow. The brushstrokes are fine, capturing textures and movement. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. The sky above is vast, partly covered by a dark cloud.
Kerr Eby, September 13, 1918, St. Mihiel, 1934, etching, aquatint, and sandpaper ground, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3716

September 13, 1918, St. Mihiel

Kerr Eby · 1934 · etching, aquatint, and sandpaper ground ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3716

The image shows a winter landscape with snow covering the ground. In the foreground, there are textured snow lines. In the background, there is a house on a small hill surrounded by leafless trees. The scene is under an overcast sky with a low horizon line. The artwork is detailed, with shading creating depth and contrast. The color palette consists of whites, grays, and blacks.
Kerr Eby, Driftway, Evening, 1933, etching in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow), 2015.19.1162

Driftway, Evening

Kerr Eby · 1933 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1162

This is a drawing of figures and horses with carriages in front of damaged buildings. The scene is densely occupied by figures walking and standing, along with some mounted on horses pulling carts. The background features dilapidated structures with visible cracks and partial collapses. The artwork uses a monochromatic, dark palette with a gritty texture. The figures appear weary, enhancing the atmosphere of hardship and struggle.
Kerr Eby, Refugees, 1933, etching and sandpaper ground, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.52

Refugees

Kerr Eby · 1933 · etching and sandpaper ground ·  Accession ID  1946.9.52

The image depicts a low vantage point overlooking calm water. The horizon separates the water from the sky, with a distant cityscape visible on the right side. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, creating a tranquil surface. The color palette is mainly gray, conveying a serene atmosphere. Reflective points of light add to the tranquil mood.
Kerr Eby, Evening, 1931, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1579

Evening

Kerr Eby · 1931 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1579

Bibliography

1997

  • Giardina, Bernadette Passi. Kerr Eby: The Complete Prints. Bronxville, N.Y., 1997.