Edith Bry

American, 1898 - 1991

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The image shows three individuals, each displayed in full body. In the center, a woman stands upright with hands on her hips. She has short, styled hair and is dressed in a sequined bra and underwear with a large bow in her hair. On either side are two men. The man to the left has his right hand near his mouth and is wearing a suit with a hat. The man on the right leans against a wall, with his arms crossed, wearing casual attire and a cap. The background features a textured wall with an arch-like pattern above and a subtly lit floor.
Edith Bry, Burlesque, c. 1938-1940, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1089

Burlesque

Edith Bry · c. 1938-1940 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1089
The image shows a woman depicted from the knees up, sitting in a relaxed posture. Her body is leaning slightly forward, with her arms resting on her knees. Her face is turned towards her right, and her eyes are looking downward. She has high cheekbones and dark eyes, with her hair covered by a wide-brimmed hat. She wears a sleeveless top and a fur-like shawl over her shoulders. She is seated on a cushioned seat with draped fabric beside her, in front of a plain, softly shaded backdrop.
Edith Bry, Woman of the World, c. 1938-1940, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1090

Woman of the World

Edith Bry · c. 1938-1940 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1090
This is an image of a richly decorated interior scene. The room features a fireplace, above which hangs an oval portrait of a man with a mustache and a young girl. Below the portrait is a decorative mantel with various objects. In the foreground, there is an upholstered chair with intricate patterns, a side table with a piece of art, and a cat resting on the floor. The title "Hour Glass" is inscribed at the bottom of the image.
Edith Bry, Hour Glass, c. 1938-1940, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1091

Hour Glass

Edith Bry · c. 1938-1940 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1091
The image shows two individuals. The person on the left is seated with their knees drawn up, resting their elbow on their knee and their chin on their hand, gazing slightly downward. They have straight hair pulled back from their face, revealing a pointed chin and narrow features. The left person is wearing a dress with a prominent, white Peter Pan collar. Next to them, the person on the right is seated at a table, leaning forward, holding a telephone receiver to their ear with one hand while writing with a pencil in the other. Their hair is combed back, revealing a high forehead. This person is wearing a suit jacket over a collared shirt. On the desk in front of them is an open book or magazine with text and illustrations, and a closed book nearby. Between the two people is a lamp with a glass enclosure and a burning candle inside, providing light. The background consists of a textured wall.
Edith Bry, Untitled (Couple on a Couch), c. 1938-1940, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1092

Untitled (Couple on a Couch)

Edith Bry · c. 1938-1940 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1092