Harry Sternberg

American, 1904 - 2001

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The artwork depicts a composition of shapes and lines creating an abstract scene. A figure with a square head filled with facial profiles holds an oval platter with a snake or worm-like object. In the background, a structure with facial cutouts resembling a house is visible. A smaller figure to the left raises its arms in a gesture suggesting motion. Ground lines suggest a beach or desert setting.
Harry Sternberg, Salvador Dali, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4631

Salvador Dali

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4631

This is a painting of a composition with a large portrait and overlapping elements. The artwork features a figure in front of a green background with the numbers "1944" partially visible. The figure wears a yellow shirt with a red bow tie and has their hands on their hips. Surrounding this portrait are wooden plank shapes, giving a fragmented effect. In the background are two smaller figures painted in muted colors, partially obscured by a plank. Spanning across the elements is a length of barbed wire. The composition utilizes a flat, graphic style with a bold color palette, reminiscent of Roy Lichtenstein.
Harry Sternberg, Robert Gwathmey, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4620

Robert Gwathmey

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4620

The image shows two figures standing side by side. The person on the left is a man with short, dark hair, wearing round glasses, a blue shirt, dark green pants, and a dark tie. He has lines around his eyes and mouth. The person on the right is a tall woman with short, curly red hair and prominent facial features. She wears a pink, one-shoulder dress and stands barefoot. Surrounding them are walls adorned with framed artwork depicting nude figures, and the floor is a deep red shade.
Harry Sternberg, Raphael Soyer, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4627

Raphael Soyer

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4627

The image shows an upper body depiction of a man seated with his arms crossed. He is facing left, with his face slightly turned towards the viewer. His facial features include a broad forehead, a prominent nose, and dark, slicked-back hair. He is wearing a three-piece brown suit with a white shirt and a red tie, along with glasses with round lenses and a silver frame. There is no visible jewelry. To his right, there is a large ornate picture frame containing a colorful scene of various people portrayed in a lively manner. The background is red, contrasting with the blue area inside the framed image.
Harry Sternberg, Mervin Jules, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4618

Mervin Jules

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4618

The image shows a man in a blue suit and brown vest, sitting with his hands clasped together. He has a neutral expression with his eyes looking forward. The background is vibrant and imaginative, featuring dynamic figures like people, a horse, and dancers, as well as elements like the American flag and abstract symbols. The overall composition is colorful and lively.
Harry Sternberg, Philip Evergood, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5223

Philip Evergood

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.5223

The image shows a man walking with a guitar. He has dark hair and wears a red shirt, blue overalls, and is set against a colorful background with various elements like hills, a river, a house, a train, and a stylized sky.
Harry Sternberg, Thomas Hart Benton, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4622

Thomas Hart Benton

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4622

The image depicts two individuals in an indoor setting. On the left, a man is seated holding a sketchpad or book. He is wearing a green suit with a red scarf. The woman in the center is standing with her hands on her thighs. She is wearing a red top and pants. The room is dimly lit with framed artworks on the walls, a staircase leading to a lower level, a wooden floor, and a colorful rug.
Harry Sternberg, Moses Soyer, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4626

Moses Soyer

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4626

Harry Sternberg, Pablo Picasso, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4641

Pablo Picasso

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4641

The image depicts a man standing on a wave-like formation. He has distinct facial features and dark hair combed back. He wears a red shirt, blue overalls, and holds a guitar. The background shows a colorful sky, green landscape, and a blue house with a red roof and chimney emitting smoke.
Harry Sternberg, Thomas Hart Benton, 1944, color screenprint on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, 1996.55.1

Thomas Hart Benton

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.55.1

The image shows a group of people in an illustrated format. In the foreground, there is a woman with long, light brown hair and a neutral expression. She is wearing a blue blazer over a pink blouse and holds a palette with paint. Behind her are several figures with expressive faces and colorful garments. To the right, there is another woman in a blue top against a pink background. The overall background has muted colors and various textures, creating a surreal atmosphere.
Harry Sternberg, Marion Greenwood, 1944, color screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4623

Marion Greenwood

Harry Sternberg · 1944 · color screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4623

Bibliography

1975

  • Moore, James C.Harry Sternberg: A Catalog Raisonné of His Graphic Work. Wichita, Kansas, 1975.