John Livingston Ihle

American, 1925 - 2002

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This is a drawing of a river scene with various animals and figures. The image is detailed and features a folk art style. In the center is a boat with human figures, one resembling a warrior and another holding an oar. Surrounding the boat are various animals, including a bird, quadrupeds, and a large lizard. There are stylized trees, plants, and a large flower, with intricate designs below the main scene depicting aquatic animals, fish, abstract symbols, and shapes. The artwork has a narrative quality, potentially conveying cultural or mythological themes.
John Livingston Ihle, Homage to Francisco de Orellana, 1958, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1959.10.23

Homage to Francisco de Orellana

John Livingston Ihle · 1958 · etching ·  Accession ID  1959.10.23

The image contains thick, intricate lines and geometric shapes forming an abstract composition. Shapes resembling birds, reptiles, and mammals are visible. A central figure is adorned with shapes resembling headdresses or crowns, surrounded by sun and natural element shapes.
John Livingston Ihle, Animal Kingdom, 1958, etching in brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.863

Animal Kingdom

John Livingston Ihle · 1958 · etching in brown ·  Accession ID  1980.45.863

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Inner Core

John Livingston Ihle · c. 1965 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2641

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Limbo

John Livingston Ihle · 1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2640