Wanda Gág

Ga'g, Wanda
Gag, Wanda
Gäg, Wanda

American, 1893 - 1946

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The image shows a railing descending down a staircase and a large radiator against a wall. The color scheme is monochromatic with various shades of gray, black, and white. The railing starts on the left, moving towards the center, and the radiator is positioned in the middle with vertical pipes underneath. On the right, a partially visible window casts light and shadows, and a small lamp is mounted on the wall above the radiator.
Wanda Gág, Macy's Stairway, 1941, lithograph in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4402

Macy's Stairway

Wanda Gág · 1941 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4402

This is a drawing of a cottage in a fantastical landscape. The image features a house with a tall, pointed roof and arched doors, illuminated from within. The surroundings include rolling hills, a curved path with stairs leading to the house, and a figure wearing a crown sitting outside. Large leaves and plants fill the foreground, with cloud-like forms in the sky. Small creatures or birds spiral upward, and there are faint depictions of animals and fantastical characters peeking from a burrowed area.
Wanda Gág, American Artists Group, Fairy Story, 1937, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5259

Fairy Story

Wanda Gág, American Artists Group · 1937 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.5259

The image displays a landscape with undulating fields and rolling hills drawn from an elevated point of view. The horizon is suggested by distant hills meeting the sky, without a sharp definition. The drawing style features flowing lines and curves, indicating movement across the landscape with detailed textures in the fields and trees. Close by, field furrows form a rhythmic pattern. Trees are illustrated with swirling motions. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of gray for depth and contrast, while the sky has swirling clouds, balancing the darker land tones.
Wanda Gág, American Artists Group, Ploughed Fields, 1936, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5260

Ploughed Fields

Wanda Gág, American Artists Group · 1936 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.5260

The image shows a plant arrangement on a shelf near a window with various plants and flowers. The color palette is black and white with shades of gray. In the foreground, there are three foxes - two are observing the plants and one is sleeping. The window has multiple panes and the plant arrangement covers a significant portion of the image. The setting is depicted with a contrast of light and shadow.
Wanda Gág, American Artists Group, Winter Garden, 1936, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5261

Winter Garden

Wanda Gág, American Artists Group · 1936 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.5261

This is a drawing of a rural scene featuring a vintage gas station and a winding road. The image showcases a landscape with a mixture of natural and man-made elements. On the left, there is a structure marked 'Home Rest' with an American flag atop. Nearby, signs offer 'Free Air' and gas for 14 cents, accompanied by ornamental gas pumps. A vintage car drives towards a wooden barn-like structure, within which a more modern car is parked. Several signs are visible along the roadside, some advertising "Smoke Bambles" and "Gory Brand Nail Varnish." The road and telephone poles curve gently, leading to hilly terrain in the background, with an airplane faintly visible in the sky. The overall composition uses exaggerated forms, integrating elements of Americana from the past.
Wanda Gág, Progress, 1936, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1977

Progress

Wanda Gág · 1936 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1977

The image features a large, curving pipe connected to a round object at its base, with two cloth-like objects hanging on the left side. The color palette is monochrome with black and cream tones. The pipe is centrally located, extending from the base upward, while the cloth-like objects are positioned to the left, hanging vertically against a contrasting textured background.
Wanda Gág, Airtight Stove, 1933, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.225

Airtight Stove

Wanda Gág · 1933 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.225

The image shows a vertical pipe coming from an airtight stove at the bottom left corner. Next to the pipe, on the left side, there are two hands placed one above the other, interacting with a small object. The color scheme is primarily black and white, emphasizing texture and form. The background comprises various black and white patterns that highlight the central elements of the image.
Wanda Gág, Airtight Stove, 1933, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4403

Airtight Stove

Wanda Gág · 1933 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4403

The image shows a room with saws, hanging tools, and coils of rope on the walls and floor. There is a window with a curtain on the left side, bringing in light. The color scheme is mainly gray. A large saw is leaning against a wooden table on the left side, while more saws and tools hang on the walls to the right and center. Pots and wire loops are placed near the center of the room.
Wanda Gág, The Forge, 1932, lithograph in black on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.13

The Forge

Wanda Gág · 1932 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.86.13

This is a drawing of an interior space featuring a fireplace. The drawing presents a detailed depiction of a room centered around a fireplace with a dramatic triangular architectural design. A light fixture hangs from the ceiling, casting a radial pattern of light and shadow that spreads across the ceiling and walls. The prominent shadows and the use of intricate crosshatch lines provide contrast, giving the scene a sense of warmth and texture. A potted plant and a basket are also visible, adding homely details to the composition, which is completed by the artist's signature in the lower right corner.
Wanda Gág, Lantern and Fireplace, 1931-1932, wood engraving in black on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.14

Lantern and Fireplace

Wanda Gág · 1931-1932 · wood engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.86.14

The image features a central, ornate fireplace with a zigzag patterned edge and a darkened firebox filled with logs. Above the fireplace, a decorative lamp hangs from the ceiling, casting shadows on the ceiling. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of black and white tones. Surrounding the fireplace are curtains on the left, a potted plant, baskets, and a framed picture partially visible behind the fireplace.
Wanda Gág, Lantern and Fireplace, 1931-1932, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1979

Lantern and Fireplace

Wanda Gág · 1931-1932 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1979