Jacob Kainen

American, 1909 - 2001

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  • The image shows several soft-edged, rounded shapes and vertical lines in an abstract composition. The shapes include a blue circle, a red oval, and a bluish rectangle. The vertical lines are in shades of orange. The background is light blue.

    Foxfire I

    Jacob Kainen

    1988

    Oil on canvas  Accession ID  1998.10.1

    Not on view
  • The image contains bold black and gray rectangular shapes bordered with vibrant blue lines intersected by curving lines. Smaller whimsical elements are present, including a large dark circle and yellow zigzag patterns. Red and yellow markings add to the abstract composition.

    Magus

    Jacob Kainen

    1987

    Color woodcut on laid paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3088

    Not on view
  • The image shows an abstract composition with jagged and geometric shapes. A large white shape with uneven edges is central, containing various forms and colors. Within this white space, a deep blue area with linear divisions is present. Above, there is an orange semi-circular form edged with green. In the bottom left corner, a red star-like formation stands out against black sections along the edges.

    Ulrich I

    Jacob Kainen

    1986

    Color woodcut on laid paper  Accession ID  2015.19.2940

    Not on view
  • The image displays a collection of abstract shapes and lines, including rectangular blocks of color, wavy lines, and scribble-like patterns. A large green rectangle is bordered by pink and surrounded by other blocks of muted tones like beige, brown, and purple. Horizontal stripes akin to a ladder or series of steps are present, along with wavy, flowing lines across the central part of the composition. The overall abstract composition could be compared to a patchwork quilt or aerial view of fields in an imaginative and freeform manner.

    Scheherazade

    Jacob Kainen

    1986

    Paintstick and turpentine on arches heavy wove paper  Accession ID  1989.74.1

    Not on view
  • The image consists of dynamic shapes and bold lines across the canvas, creating movement. A dominant black diagonal stripe cuts through the scene. Above, curved red forms and wavy patterns are visible. Below, intersecting lines and arcs in various shades suggest a surface similar to water or sand. The abstract composition allows for interpretation of landscapes and natural phenomena.

    Dover

    Jacob Kainen

    1985

    Color lithograph on paper  Accession ID  1987.50.1

    Not on view
  • The image contains geometric shapes in an abstract composition, including a faded red rectangle on the left and various square and rectangular shapes in dark green and gray on the right. A woodgrain pattern covers a section of the image, resembling the grain on wood surfaces. Blocks and lines suggest cut timber segments or stacked bricks.

    Crusade

    Jacob Kainen

    1984

    Color woodcut on wove paper  Accession ID  1999.82.23

    Not on view
  • The image shows vertical lines in different colors and textures: a brown rough line, a black solid line, a pink watercolor-like line, and subtle pencil lines in the background. Additionally, there are blotches of turquoise and a pink spot in the composition.

    Cressida

    Jacob Kainen

    1983

    Watercolor and pastel on rives bfk paper  Accession ID  1989.51.8

    Not on view
  • The image displays vertical and horizontal lines with soft, blurry edges. The left side showcases faint vertical bands of green and blue merging softly, and a horizontal red line crosses the middle of the image. On the right, bold vertical lines in red and black are prominent. The background is off-white with splashes and dots of color.

    Interaction

    Jacob Kainen

    1982

    Watercolor and pastel on laid paper  Accession ID  1989.50.8

    Not on view
  • ""

    Untitled

    Jacob Kainen

    1980

    Colored felt-tip pen on wove paper  Accession ID  1999.82.17.4

    Not on view
  • ""

    Kainen Sketchbook

    Jacob Kainen

    1980

    Sketchbook with 11 drawings in mixed media on wove paper  Accession ID  1999.82.17.1-11

    Not on view
  • ""

    Untitled

    Jacob Kainen

    1980

    Crayon on wove paper  Accession ID  1999.82.20.15

    Not on view
  • ""

    Untitled

    Jacob Kainen

    1980

    Crayon on wove paper  Accession ID  1999.82.20.13

    Not on view