Merritt Mauzey

American, 1898 - 1973

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The image shows two adults and a child in a cotton field. The two adults have baskets on their heads, facing the front, with visible facial features and obscured hair. They wear simple fieldwork attire. The child stands behind them, wearing a short-sleeved dress. One adult holds a basket-like object at their side. The background includes a countryside with open cotton fields, a distant house, and birds flying in the sky.
Merritt Mauzey, Basket Method, c. 1940s, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3385

Basket Method

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940s · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3385

The image shows a cotton gin with large rollers processing cotton material. It has mechanical parts including gears, wheels, and structural beams. The floor is wooden with bolts securing the machinery. The illustration captures the industrial aspects of historical cotton processing.
Merritt Mauzey, Cotton Gin, c. 1940, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3393

Cotton Gin

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3393

The scene depicted is from a low angle, showing a man leading two workhorses. Tree stumps with roots are in the foreground, with cleared land. The horizon line separates the sky from fields below. A distant house and trees can be seen. The image features detailed line work with cross-hatching and dense strokes. The color palette is monochrome with black, white, and shades of gray.
Merritt Mauzey, Invasion, c. 1940s, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3387

Invasion

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940s · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3387

The image shows two large trays filled with coiled yarns or fabrics, alongside additional rolled materials on and around the trays. The color palette is primarily shades of gray. The trays are placed on a wooden floor in the center of the room, surrounded by more coiled materials and baskets. The room has four-paned windows showing a view of the exterior landscape.
Merritt Mauzey, Sample Room, c. 1940, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3391

Sample Room

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3391

This is a drawing of a stage in a rural setting, featuring a wooden platform with various objects and animals. In the center are two standing figures, one holding a guitar, with a canvas backdrop and floating top hats. A pig stands near a drum in the foreground, and there are objects, including a sign that reads "STENO SOUVENIR," at the edge of the stage. Behind the figures is a crowd watching, and above them is a poster with the words "FARMER'S FRIEND." The background shows trees under a swirling sky.
Merritt Mauzey, Texas Politics, c. 1940s, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3386

Texas Politics

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940s · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3386

This is a drawing of a person using a wooden tool in an arid landscape with various trees. The central figure is manipulating a large cracked tree trunk with detailed texture on the tree bark and clothing. The background contains more leafless trees, emphasizing a barren setting. The composition uses cross-hatching and shading techniques to provide depth to the scene. The sky has swirling clouds, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere.
Merritt Mauzey, Bob Smith, Grubber, c. 1940s, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3389

Bob Smith, Grubber

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940s · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3389

The image features a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the scene, showing clear details of the land. In the distance, two figures are visible - one seated on a tree stump and another standing on a smaller stump. The ground is filled with stumps of different heights, suggesting deforestation or land clearing. The artwork shows detailed pencil work creating a textured effect. A dog is seen by a stump, while a wild boar drinks from a trough. The color scheme is monochromatic, with shades of black and grey.
Merritt Mauzey, Rows End, c. 1940, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3394

Rows End

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3394

This is a drawing of a scene inside a warehouse or storage area. The image depicts two figures moving large, rectangular bales with the help of a hand truck. The setting is a rustic structure with a wooden floor and a slanted roof supported by wooden beams. The bales are stacked along the walls. To the left, there is a large barrel. In the background, through an opening in the structure, a landscape with hills is visible. The textures and shading highlight the physical effort involved in this task.
Merritt Mauzey, Sampling Cotton, c. 1940, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3390

Sampling Cotton

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3390

The image shows three figures working in a field, picking crops. The horizon is low in the image, with structures like small houses and a wagon visible. The drawing is detailed with cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic black and white, emphasizing form and shadow. The sky has a few lightly sketched clouds.
Merritt Mauzey, Bumblebee Cotton, c. 1940s, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3388

Bumblebee Cotton

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940s · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3388

The image depicts a rural scene with a cabin, plants and wildflowers in the foreground, two large melons and a wooden well in the middle ground, and a log cabin with a wooden cart. The background is minimal, emphasizing the cabin's earthy textures and simplicity.
Merritt Mauzey, Southern Memories, c. 1940s, lithograph in black on Rives wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.497

Southern Memories

Merritt Mauzey · c. 1940s · lithograph in black on Rives wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.497