John Paul Jones

American, 1924 - 1999

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The image depicts a standing figure facing forward. The person has a slightly turned body and a side profile view of the face. The facial features are softly defined, with an elongated face and a subdued expression. The hair is styled indistinctly and the person wears a long, flowing garment that blends into the abstract, dark background. The background is heavily textured and abstract, adding depth to the image. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the individual.
John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute, Girl with Fat Legs, 1963, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2226

Girl with Fat Legs

John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2226

The image depicts swirling, smoky lines and shapes creating an abstract scene. In the right portion of the image, the shapes vaguely resemble a figure in profile with their face turned slightly away. The abstract brushstrokes and shading enhance the ethereal quality, suggesting a veiled woman. Overlapping dark and light areas could suggest the folds of clothing, contributing to the illusion of movement.
John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute, Night Lady, 1963, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2227

Night Lady

John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2227

The image depicts the upper torso and head of a person facing forward. The individual has abstract facial features with a somewhat obscured expression, short dark hair blending into the dark background. They are wearing a layered textured cloak or shawl around the shoulders. There are no visible accessories or objects, and the background is dark.
John Paul Jones, Spanish Woman, 1963, lithograph on Buff Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2228

Spanish Woman

John Paul Jones · 1963 · lithograph on Buff Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2228

The image depicts a figure shown from the side in a seated position, with their full upper body and a portion of their legs visible. The person is seated upright, with their hands resting on their lap. Their facial features are minimal and abstract, with the most defined aspect being their head carefully outlined against the obscurity, and they appear bald or with very short hair. The person's clothing is indistinct but appears to be a long garment, possibly a robe, rendered in an impressionistic style using shades of white and light gray. The surrounding area is predominantly dark, with the background blending into the figure, suggesting a shadowy or abstract environment, with visible brush strokes or textured patterns in varying intensities of black. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person.
John Paul Jones, Joseph Zirker, Bovitch in Egypt, 1963, lithograph in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2222

Bovitch in Egypt

John Paul Jones, Joseph Zirker · 1963 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2222

The image shows the head and upper shoulders of a person. The person is facing forward, with abstract and distorted facial features, including an exaggerated nose and sunken eyes. The hair is short and conforms to the shape of the head. The person's clothing is not clearly depicted. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the person's hands. The background is dark and textured, contrasting with the lighter, etched representation of the person's face and head.
John Paul Jones, Untitled, 1962, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2239

Untitled

John Paul Jones · 1962 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2239

The image shows a close-up profile view of a person's head and part of their upper torso, with their face turned to the left. The person's facial features include a discernible nose and softly outlined mouth. Their short hair blends with the soft shading of the image. The person appears to be wearing a light garment around the neck. The background is abstract, filled with dark, textured shading.
John Paul Jones, Untitled, 1962, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2241

Untitled

John Paul Jones · 1962 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2241

The image shows an abstract composition with bold black lines and textured areas. The shapes and textures intertwine to create a form resembling a seated figure with a hand against the face. Light and shadow create depth and elements hint at facial features and drapery, highlighting the abstract nature of the work. Recognizable forms emerge from the dynamic brushwork, suggesting human likeness within the abstract design.
John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute, Untitled [left half], 1962, lithograph (stone) on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.614

Untitled [left half]

John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute · 1962 · lithograph (stone) on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.614

The image is a monochromatic etching depicting a person from the waist up. The person faces slightly to the right, with abstract details obscuring their pose. The face is shadowed and features are minimal. The hair is short and roughly textured. Clothing details are hidden by dense lines and textures. No visible jewelry or objects are present. The background is textured and chaotic, enveloping the figure with dark, dense hatching framing the top and sides.
John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1962, lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.793

Untitled

John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute · 1962 · lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.793

The image shows a sketched outline of a person's head and partial neck in profile view, facing left. The features are not detailed, but the general outline of the face and head is visible. The hair is dark and textured, following the contour of the head smoothly. The sketch does not include detailed clothing, only suggesting a neckline. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is an off-white textured surface. The sketch is centered on the paper with a wide margin. In the lower right corner, there is handwriting that seems to be a signature.
John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1962, lithograph (stone) in black on natural Nacre paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.796

Untitled

John Paul Jones, Tamarind Institute · 1962 · lithograph (stone) in black on natural Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.796

The image depicts an abstract portrait of a person focusing on the upper body, including the head and shoulders. The person seems to be facing forward with a slight upward gaze. The facial features are blurred and difficult to discern in detail, and the hair merges into the shadowy areas of the face. The clothing is suggestive of a garment covering the neck and shoulders but lacks definitive shape and detail. The background is plain and off-white, emphasizing the grayscale tones of the portrait. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the figure, and the style of the artwork gives it a subdued and mysterious ambiance.
John Paul Jones, Untitled, 1962, lithograph on Arches paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2230

Untitled

John Paul Jones · 1962 · lithograph on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2230