Adolf Dehn

Dehn, Adolph Arthur
American, 1895 - 1968

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The image depicts a landscape with hills, valleys, and structures. Bold brushstrokes create texture and depth. The color scheme includes blacks, browns, and whites. Structures are seen on the hills and in the distance.
Adolf Dehn, Italian Night, 1963, 3-color lithograph on BFK Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.601

Italian Night

Adolf Dehn · 1963 · 3-color lithograph on BFK Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.601
This is a painting of a white bull accompanied by a group of robed figures. The painting depicts a large, prominent bull standing to the left. Its large horns are a focal point, curving upward from the head. The bull is surrounded by several cloaked figures in deep red and brown shades, moving alongside it. The background is dark, emphasizing the figures and the bull. The abstract figures add a sense of mystery and solemnity to the scene. This is in the style of Odilon Redon.
Adolf Dehn, India Night, 1961, 2-color lithograph on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.1.10

India Night

Adolf Dehn · 1961 · 2-color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1964.1.10
The image shows a landscape with rolling terrain viewed from above. The horizon merges with the sky, creating an expansive scene. The artwork depicts trees and various landscape features using stippled brushstrokes for detail and depth. A monochrome palette of black and white creates strong contrast, emphasizing the natural forms. Vegetation appears dense closest to the viewer, transitioning into open, lighter tones further away. Hills in the distance add to the depth of the scene.
Adolf Dehn, Hill and Mountain, 1958, lithograph on BFK Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1959.10.16

Hill and Mountain

Adolf Dehn · 1958 · lithograph on BFK Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1959.10.16
The image shows multiple figures walking along a path on a grassy landscape sloping towards a body of water. The sky above is filled with clouds, and in the distance are hills or mountains. Brushstrokes are broad, with expressive texture in the figures' clothing and the foliage. The color palette includes greens, browns, blues, whites, and darker tones. The figures, closest to us, wear white and carry baskets. The path has pink and green vegetation. Farther away, there are water bodies, hills, and a clear sky, creating a serene view.
Adolf Dehn, Haitian Procession, 1956, watercolor and gouache on wove paper, Gift of Virginia Dehn, 2005.121.6

Haitian Procession

Adolf Dehn · 1956 · watercolor and gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.121.6
The image depicts a serene park scene with a high horizon showing lush green hills meeting a gray-blue sky with fluffy clouds. Trees can be seen on the horizon. The painting has fluid watercolor brushstrokes. People in formal attire walk along a path with dogs, and small boats move on a calm water body. Vibrant green hills with boulders, trees, and some fall foliage are in the distance. The color palette includes soft greens, browns, blues, and occasional pops of color from the people’s clothing.
Adolf Dehn, Pond in Central Park, 1955, watercolor and gouache on wove paper, Gift of Virginia Dehn, 2005.121.11

Pond in Central Park

Adolf Dehn · 1955 · watercolor and gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.121.11
The image shows a landscape with an elevated perspective. It features a park-like scene with rolling hills, leafless trees, and a horizon high in the composition. The brushstrokes are smooth, portraying a serene winter day with snow covering the ground. People in historical attire are dispersed throughout the scene, some gathered around a grassy area and others crossing a stone bridge or walking on snowy paths. The color palette is mainly black and white.
Adolf Dehn, Central Park, 1955, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of John Nichols Estabrook and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook, 1987.41.24

Central Park

Adolf Dehn · 1955 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1987.41.24
The image shows a bustling scene from a slightly elevated point of view. Numerous figures are engaged in various activities in a crowded area. People in light-colored garments are visible, some carrying baskets or seated on the ground. The crowd gathers around structures that seem to be market stalls or tents, with a simple building in the center and archways extending from its side. These structures separate human activity from natural elements. The brushstroke technique gives a dynamic and textured feel, especially in foliage and garments. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. The sky is pale against dark palm trees and vegetation. Mountains in the distance create a backdrop blending natural and human-made elements.
Adolf Dehn, Associated American Artists, Market in Haiti, 1949, lithograph in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1152

Market in Haiti

Adolf Dehn, Associated American Artists · 1949 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1152
This image depicts two figures dancing on stage with an audience in the background. The figures are painted in vivid pink and yellow colors, holding green bottles above their heads. They wear fluffy, frilled garments. In the background, there are onlookers rendered in subdued tones with simplistic facial features. The painting uses broad brushstrokes and contrasting colors to convey a sense of motion and excitement. It is created in the style of Reginald Marsh.
Adolf Dehn, Top Hatted Girls, 1947, watercolor and gouache on wove paper, Gift of Virginia Dehn, 2005.121.16

Top Hatted Girls

Adolf Dehn · 1947 · watercolor and gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.121.16
The image shows a seascape viewed from the front. The horizon is high up, with a few distant landforms along it under a dynamic sky. Above the horizon, the sky has textured clouds in shades of gray and white. Several wooden poles with pelicans on top are in the water below. The water has light and dark patterns, hinting at light reflections. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly blacks, whites, and grays, giving a dramatic and timeless feeling.
Adolf Dehn, Associated American Artists, Key West Beach, 1947, lithograph in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1153

Key West Beach

Adolf Dehn, Associated American Artists · 1947 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1153
The image shows a snow-covered road stretching into the distance, lined with tall telephone poles. Rolling hills covered in snow can be seen, along with sparse trees and small structures. Snow-capped mountains are visible on the horizon beneath wispy clouds in the sky. The painting features meticulous brushstrokes with fine detailing, particularly in the snowy textures and trees. The color palette is monochromatic, predominantly black, white, and gray.
Adolf Dehn, Winter in the Rockies, 1946, lithograph in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1154

Winter in the Rockies

Adolf Dehn · 1946 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1154