Michel Ciry

French, 1919 - 2018

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The image shows a portrait of a person depicted from the chest up. The person is positioned in a side profile, facing to the left, with their head slightly turned. The individual's facial features are sharp and pronounced, with high cheekbones and deep-set eyes. They have short hair visible at the sides. The person is wearing a hat with a wide brim. Their clothing is patterned with large geometric shapes. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background is a dark, gradient space, and the edges of the image are framed by a white border with some handwritten text at the bottom left and right corners.
Michel Ciry, Arlequin no.2, 1966, etching and aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.309

Arlequin no.2

Michel Ciry · 1966 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.309

The image is a portrait of a man showing his head and shoulders. He is positioned facing directly forward. The man's facial features include a prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, and a serious expression. His hair is short and dark. He wears a dark, high-necked garment, with the style and details obscured by the darkness of the fabric against the dark background. No jewelry or other objects are visible. The background consists of a textured surface with vertical lines and shadowy areas.
Michel Ciry, Hommage a Bernanos no.2, 1966, etching and drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.311

Hommage a Bernanos no.2

Michel Ciry · 1966 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.311

The image shows a landscape with trees, buildings, a high horizon, a flock of birds in the sky, intricate lines for details, a monochromatic color palette of sepia and black, and a few figures walking among the trees.
Michel Ciry, Winter in Ile-de-France, 1949, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.14

Winter in Ile-de-France

Michel Ciry · 1949 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.10.14

The image is a landscape depicting an urban setting. The horizon is high, showing rows of buildings and rooftops. The skyline is detailed with chimneys and rooflines. The artwork features meticulous brushstrokes or etching techniques, emphasizing texture and detail. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly gray. In the foreground, there are trees and a small structure with a pointed roof. In the background, rooftops are gradually visible against a textured sky.
Michel Ciry, Les grands toits sous la neige, probably 1946, etching and aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1958.8.190

Les grands toits sous la neige

Michel Ciry · probably 1946 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1958.8.190

The image depicts a man's upper body. He is in a semi-profile, facing slightly towards the left. The man has prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and a serious expression. He has short, textured hair and wears an elaborate, broad-brimmed hat. His clothing includes a high-collared garment with vertical decorative patterns and a necktie or ribbon hanging down the center. The background is textured with stippled tones and shadows, providing depth and contrast. The name "Michel Ciry" is shown in the top right corner and below the image.
Michel Ciry, Harlequin, etching and aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.310

Harlequin

Michel Ciry · · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.310