Paula Gerard

Renison, Paula Gerard

American, 1907 - 1991

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The image shows an upper body view of a young boy facing slightly to the side but gazing directly at the viewer. He has wide eyes and wears a cap tilted to one side, with short hair visible around its edges. His mouth is slightly open. The boy is dressed in a collared shirt and holds a large newspaper. In the background, there is a darker area with sketchy lines suggesting an urban setting, where the faint outline of another figure wearing a hat can be discerned. The image has a monochromatic tone.
Paula Gerard, Newsboy, c. 1937, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2039

Newsboy

Paula Gerard · c. 1937 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2039

The image shows the upper bodies and faces of four individuals. The person on the left has a somber expression with downturned eyes and lips, wearing a fur collar and a hat with an elaborate design, including a netted veil. The person in the front right has a round face, glasses, and an amiable smile, wearing a hat decorated with floral details, earrings, and a multi-strand pearl necklace. The background figures are partially visible, with one displaying closed eyes and a slightly tilted head, wearing a detailed hat, while the other has arched eyebrows and a distinct gaze, also wearing an ornate hat. The background is a dark, textured space emphasizing the figures' facial expressions and hats.
Paula Gerard, Art Conscious, c. 1935, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2038

Art Conscious

Paula Gerard · c. 1935 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2038