Julien Alberts

American, 1916 - 1996

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The image features intricate lines and angular shapes creating an abstract composition. It shows geometric forms resembling distorted buildings and structures. Figures are present, including a person with an axe, two shadowy elongated figures, and swirling lines indicating movement. A circular shape in the sky might represent a moon.
Julien Alberts, The Death of Venus, 1938, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.621

The Death of Venus

Julien Alberts · 1938 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.621

The image features sharp lines and curved forms creating movement. Abstract shapes and figures are depicted, including human forms, a large pot, bricks, and a grand piano. Flying shapes above could be interpreted as birds or airplanes. A human figure emerges from a boxed structure, while others interact around the pot.
Julien Alberts, Embarkation For Cockaigne, 1937, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.625

Embarkation For Cockaigne

Julien Alberts · 1937 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.625

This image features dynamic swirling shapes and bold lines creating an abstract composition. It depicts a chaotic mixture of flowing forms converging in the center, intersecting with geometric shapes such as staircases, rectangles, and blocks. In the foreground, there are forms suggesting human figures lying amidst the array. Above, two small angular shapes reminiscent of airplanes are silhouetted against a dark sky.
Julien Alberts, Practice Run, 1937, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.623

Practice Run

Julien Alberts · 1937 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.623

The image shows an arrangement of abstract lines and shapes. There are curved lines outlining a large tree-like structure with circular textures at its base. Rectangular and square shapes dominate, including what appears to be a grid-like building facade with windows. A spherical street lamp is attached to a tall pole. Above, various forms hang from a rod resembling poultry. A large figure leans over a windowsill, smaller human-like figures walk, and another person sits beside an open box.
Julien Alberts, The House on the Corner, 1936, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.622

The House on the Corner

Julien Alberts · 1936 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.622

The image shows bold and curving lines forming complex shapes in an abstract composition. Familiar objects like buildings with square windows, figures resembling sailors rowing a boat, and dancing figures can be seen. There are shapes suggesting human figures, some with exaggerated features, surrounded by an abstract environment with flowing lines and contrasting patterns.
Julien Alberts, Variant on History Pastiche, No. 1, 1935, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.624

Variant on History Pastiche, No. 1

Julien Alberts · 1935 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.624