Richard A. Loederer

American, 1894 - 1981

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The image depicts a person in a dance pose, with one arm extended forward and one leg raised. The person is in profile, facing to the right. They have stylized facial features, a large hairstyle, and wear a glittering dress with feathers. The background has bold lines and patterns.
Richard A. Loederer, Harlem Nights #2, c. 1933, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3221

Harlem Nights #2

Richard A. Loederer · c. 1933 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3221

The image depicts a person in a dynamic pose, suggesting movement or dance. The person's body is leaning back slightly with both arms raised above their head. The facial features are in silhouette, with the head tilted back. The hair is short and close to the head. The person is wearing a form-fitting dress and high heels. A halo-like outline surrounds the figure, enhancing the sense of movement. The background is dark, contrasting with the lighter depiction of the person against a stage-like area.
Richard A. Loederer, Harlem Nights #1, c. 1933, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3222

Harlem Nights #1

Richard A. Loederer · c. 1933 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3222

The image displays swirling, curved shapes and sharp angular lines creating movement. Abstract forms intertwine, resembling a dancing figure. Cloud-like curves suggest smoke or a dance costume, while lines echo stage lights. The elements form an abstract representation of a performance scene.
Richard A. Loederer, Harlem Nights #3, c. 1933, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3224

Harlem Nights #3

Richard A. Loederer · c. 1933 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3224

The image is a stylized black and white artwork of a scene by a river. There is a figure standing in the water close to the viewer. The scene transitions from the river and foliage in the foreground to dense tropical plants and trees in the background. The background features sunlight streaming through clouds, creating a dynamic play of light and shadow. The style is reminiscent of woodcut illustrations with clean, bold lines and intricate hatching for texture and shading. The palette is monochromatic, contrasting dark, inked areas with lighter spaces for depth and detail.
Richard A. Loederer, Massacre River, Haiti, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3223

Massacre River, Haiti

Richard A. Loederer · · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3223