Joseph Solman

American, 1909 - 2008

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Two large brown books are on a table, with an inkwell, a piece of blue paper, a red pencil, and a green feather nearby. The color palette consists of browns, blues, greens, and a touch of red. The blue paper is in the center, with the inkwell on the left and the red pencil on the right. The books are upright behind these items, with a green background on the right and an illustrative card leaning against one book.
Joseph Solman, Regards from Chicago, 1952, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4513

Regards from Chicago

Joseph Solman · 1952 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4513
The image shows intertwining lines forming abstract shapes, with curves and overlapping sections. The composition appears to resemble a profile of a human face, with a nose and chin set against a textured background. Familiar forms emerge, such as the outline of a head or a silhouette captured in minimalistic contours, emphasizing the abstract nature of the design.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right - on Brown Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4525

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right - on Brown Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4525
The image shows an irregular shape with soft edges against a beige background. The shape has a mottled texture with lighter patches and darker lines defining its boundaries and forms.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile To Viewer's Left on Golden Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4522

Untitled (Mozart Profile To Viewer's Left on Golden Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4522
The image depicts fluid, curvy black lines intersecting on a blue background to form an irregular shape. The central shape resembles a head in profile, with a nose, eye, and eyebrow suggested. The composition invites viewers to explore the resemblance of the shapes to a human face, while maintaining an abstract and imaginative quality.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right, on Blue Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4514

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right, on Blue Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4514
The image shows a minimalist portrait of a person's head in profile. The person is facing left, with an elongated nose and a subtle jut of the chin. The facial features are depicted with thin lines, showing simple representations of the eye and brow. The hair is swept back and slightly elevated, with light brushstrokes suggesting texture. The background is sand-colored with no visible body parts beyond the neck. There are no clothes, jewelry, or objects in the image. The composition uses light and dark shading on a textured background.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - on Greenish-Silver Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4515

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - on Greenish-Silver Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4515
The image displays irregular, flowing lines forming an abstract shape in the center against a muted gray background. The central shape, outlined in black, resembles an elephant-like form with a pointy protrusion and a rounded area. Soft pastel colors like pale blue and light pink are used, along with a dark brown shape beneath the central figure.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right - on Green-Tan Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4526

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right - on Green-Tan Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4526
The image features a poster with text on a flat, grayish-blue background. The top of the poster reads "TWELVE STUDIES FOR A PORTRAIT" followed by "of" and then "MOZART" in large, stylized capital letters with decorative elements. In the center, there is a simple, abstract line drawing of a profile of a person's face, likely portraying Mozart. Below the artwork, the text "by JOSEPH SOLMAN" is printed in capital letters.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (cover image for Twelve Studies For A Portrait Of Mozart), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4517

Untitled (cover image for Twelve Studies For A Portrait Of Mozart)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4517
The image shows an abstract representation of a person's profile from the shoulders up. The individual is facing left with the head slightly inclined forward. Facial features include a nose, ear, eye, and mouth outlined in black. The hair is a gray shape blending into the background. There is a dark brown shape around the neck, and a red element near the neck. The background is textured with dark browns and blacks.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left, Multiple Colors On Dark Brown Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4521

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left, Multiple Colors On Dark Brown Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4521
The image shows an abstract shape outlined in black against a soft pastel background of pinks and purples. The main shape is rounded with a pointed extension on the left. Another dark stroke near the body suggests a wing or shadow. The contrast between the soft pastels and bold outline emphasizes the abstract bird-like form.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - on Mottled Pink Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4516

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - on Mottled Pink Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4516
The image is a portrait of a person in profile, facing left. The figure's profile features a prominent nose and the face is painted in shades of green with a darker outline. The hair is styled upwards with textured brushstrokes suggesting volume in brown and gray tones. The person is wearing clothing in muted blue and gray with a red accent. The background is in soft purples and grays, creating contrast with the subject. The artist's signature, "Joseph Solman," is in blue in the lower right corner, with the numbering "149/200" indicating it is a limited edition piece.
Joseph Solman, Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - Pink Background), 1945, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4524

Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Left - Pink Background)

Joseph Solman · 1945 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4524