Beth Van Hoesen

American, 1929 - 2010

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The image shows a line drawing of a male figure, in profile from head to knees. The man faces left with his hands behind his back. He has a prominent brow ridge, neat beard, and styled short hair. The figure is depicted nude with simple and minimalistic lines emphasizing his form. The background is plain, keeping the focus on the figure. The man does not hold any visible accessories or objects.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, W. Profile, 1965, hardground etching and drypoint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.25

W. Profile

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching and drypoint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.25
The image depicts a full-body line drawing of a standing person facing away. The individual is in a relaxed stance with both hands on their hips. The head is slightly tilted downward, showing partial facial features. The short, neat hair is visible. The figure is unclothed, emphasizing the body's natural contours. There are no accessories or objects present. The background is plain.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Back, 1965, engraving in black on on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.18

Back

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · engraving in black on on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.18
The image depicts a line drawing of a nude man reclining on his side. He is supported by his right elbow with his right hand holding his head, while his left hand rests on his side, displaying a wristwatch. The man's facial features are sharply defined with a profile view showing a closed-lip expression, and he has short, closely-cropped hair. The man's chest and groin area are depicted with a moderate amount of body hair. The background is plain and unadorned.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Reclining, 1965, hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.7

Reclining

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.7
The image shows a man from the chest up, positioned with his arms bent and hands resting behind his head, exposing his torso and both armpits. His facial features include a straight mouth, prominent nose, and slightly arched eyebrows; he has a head of short, textured hair. He does not appear to be wearing any clothing, as his chest and underarms are visible. The background consists of a densely textured stippled pattern that surrounds the man. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Chest Patterns I, 1965, hardground etching and drypoint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.2

Chest Patterns I

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching and drypoint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.2
The image shows a line drawing of two individuals, an adult and a child, in a side profile seated position. The adult is sitting on a surface with the child seated on their lap, both facing left. The adult's facial features are delicately drawn with a calm expression, neat hair, and visible chest hair. The child also has a serene expression with short hair, looking forward. No clothing or accessories are visible on either figure. The drawing is minimalistic, with no detailed background, focusing on the figures.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Father and Son, 1965, drypoint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.8

Father and Son

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · drypoint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.8
The image depicts a line drawing of a man's full body shown in profile. The man is seated with his legs crossed, his right ankle resting on his left knee. He is leaning slightly forward, supporting his head with his right hand, and his left arm is resting on his left leg. The facial features are simplified, with a pronounced nose and a clean profile, and the hair is depicted as short and dark. The man is unclothed, and no jewelry or objects are present. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Seated, 1965, hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.1

Seated

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.1
There are three panels, each depicting a nude male figure. The first panel shows the man in profile standing with his arms by his sides. The second panel features the man seated with a slight forward bend, wearing a wide-brimmed hat. In the third panel, the man stands with one hand on his hip, turning slightly to the left, and the other hand resting on his thigh. The background of all three panels is plain.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Three Plates, 1965, hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.4

Three Plates

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.4
The image depicts a man seated on the ground with his knees bent and arms resting on his knees. His head is slightly turned to the left, showing facial features like a strong jawline, eyes looking into the distance, and short hair. The man is naked and has two visible tattoos: one on his upper left arm and a larger one on his lower right leg. There are no jewelry or other objects in the image. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Tattoo, 1965, hardground etching and drypoint in black and blue on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.23

Tattoo

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching and drypoint in black and blue on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.23
The image shows a full-body illustration of a male figure standing upright. The person is depicted in a relaxed posture with arms by his sides. His facial features include a defined jawline, a slightly pointed nose, and closed lips. The hair is short. The individual is unclothed, with body hair visible on the chest and near the genital area, as well as shading on the limbs. The background has a textured, stippled pattern with a dark color contrasting against the figure's skin. There are no visible accessories or objects.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, M. Standing, 1965, hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.21

M. Standing

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.21
The image shows a man seated on a stool. His left arm rests on his knee, while his right hand supports his head, touching his cheek. The man has distinct facial features, including eyes, a mustache, and short closely cropped hair. He is not wearing any clothing. The background is plain, emphasizing the figure's form and the etching's texture. There are no additional objects or elements around the figure, highlighting the focus on the subject's posture and expression.
Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, H. Seated, 1965, hardground etching and aquatint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.54.9

H. Seated

Beth Van Hoesen, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1965 · hardground etching and aquatint in black on folded Japanese Shogun Heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.54.9