Ellen Lanyon

American, 1926 - 2013

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This is a drawing of an ostrich pulling a wheeled cart. The image shows an ostrich with a harness around its neck, linked to a light cart with large spoked wheels. The background features architectural elements that resemble arches or colonnades. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century art, with strong outlines and a focus on dynamic motion. The drawing combines detailed and sketchy techniques, blending realism in the ostrich's feathers with impressionistic elements in the background.
Ellen Lanyon, Ostricart, 1968, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.27

Ostricart

Ellen Lanyon · 1968 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.148.27

The image shows a cityscape with buildings viewed from an elevated position across a river or canal. There is a bridge or structural framework in the foreground, with dense urban architecture in the background. The scene is depicted in bold brushstrokes and a monochromatic palette of black, white, and gray. The buildings have various geometric shapes and patterns, with roughly sketched details like windows and rooftops, creating an industrial and chaotic atmosphere.
Ellen Lanyon, Excavation, 1954, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3052

Excavation

Ellen Lanyon · 1954 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3052

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Duet

Ellen Lanyon · 1950 · color aquatint and etching with gold leaf on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.143.34