Elbridge Kingsley

American, 1842 - 1918

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The image shows a seascape with turbulent waters beneath a vast sky. The horizon is high, with rocks and cliffs visible against it. A rock sticks out from the waves, holding a shipwreck. The sky is filled with clouds, painted with textured strokes for depth and movement. The color palette is grayscale, ranging from dark waters to lighter skies. The brushwork is detailed, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
Elbridge Kingsley, A Rock in the Sea, c. 1890, wood engraving in black on japan paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.135

A Rock in the Sea

Elbridge Kingsley · c. 1890 · wood engraving in black on japan paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.135

This image shows a street view captured at eye-level. The horizon is low and mostly obstructed by dense foliage of large trees lining the road, with some buildings faintly visible through the leaves. The etching technique creates detailed tree canopies blending into each other, forming a shaded canopy. The color palette is monochrome with varying shades of grey, giving a timeless feel and emphasizing light and shadow. The cobbled street is detailed with a rustic charm. In the distance, the street narrows under tree arches, inviting the viewer to explore further down the peaceful path.
Elbridge Kingsley, New England Elms, c. 1889-1890, wood engraving on Japanese paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2881

New England Elms

Elbridge Kingsley · c. 1889-1890 · wood engraving on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2881

The image shows a landscape seen from an elevated perspective. A range of hills and mountains obscure the horizon. In the foreground, there is a bare tree to the center-left, a stone wall stretching leftward, and shrubbery and trees to the right. A small building is seen amidst fields, providing depth perception. In the far distance, a town is faintly visible with structures and smokestacks on the horizon. The sky above displays dense, turbulent clouds. The artwork features a monochromatic color palette of various shades of gray that highlight the texture and detail of the brushstrokes or etching.
Elbridge Kingsley, Greylock, 1889, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2879

Greylock

Elbridge Kingsley · 1889 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2879

The image shows a landscape view from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is in the middle of the image with silhouettes of trees against a cloudy sky. Above the trees, there are distant clouds and scattered birds. The brushwork mimics an etching with fine details for trees and grass. The palette consists of gradients of gray. In the foreground, there are thin grassy patches and individual trees standing in a field.
Elbridge Kingsley, Morning, 1889, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2880

Morning

Elbridge Kingsley · 1889 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2880

The image shows large flowers with prominent petals and numerous leaves on branches. The color palette consists mainly of black and white shades.
Elbridge Kingsley, Wild Roses, 1883, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2884

Wild Roses

Elbridge Kingsley · 1883 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2884

The image shows a densely wooded area with a view of a serene body of water reflecting the moon. The horizon is obscured by trees, emphasizing the immediate landscape. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing textures of bark and branches precisely. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray to create a tranquil composition. Twisted trees dominate the foreground with a sense of depth, while the moon casts light on the water in the distance.
Elbridge Kingsley, Summer by the Lakeside, 1883, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2882

Summer by the Lakeside

Elbridge Kingsley · 1883 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2882

The image displays an ocean view with rolling waves under a cloudy sky. A ship with billowing sails and trailing smoke is visible on the right side of the horizon. The brushstrokes depict detailed lines resembling etching to portray the waves and sky's movement and texture. The color palette is monochromatic in charcoal and sepia tones, creating a timeless and solemn atmosphere. The contrast between the dark ocean and sky with the lighter shapes highlights the ship's solitary presence.
Elbridge Kingsley, At Sea, c. 1883, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2883

At Sea

Elbridge Kingsley · c. 1883 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2883

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A Quiet Spot

Elbridge Kingsley · published 1894 · wood engraving on chine collé ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1960.c

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Engravings on Wood by Members of the Society of American Wood-Engravers

William M. Laffan, Victor Bernstrom, William Baxter Palmer Closson, Timothy Cole, John Parker Davis, Frank French, Thomas Johnson, Francis Scott King, Elbridge Kingsley, Gustav Kruell, R. A. Muler, Caroline Amelia Powell, Stephen Greeley Putnam, John Tinkey, F. H. Wellington, Henry Wolf, Harper and Brothers · 1887 · bound volume with twenty-five wood engravings in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.44.87