Robert Gordy

American, 1933 - 1986

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  • The image displays a large, shadowy figure made up of simple, gradational shapes and lines forming an abstract silhouette. The central shape resembles a stylized human face with closed eyes and a broad forehead, reminiscent of a stone or wooden mask, surrounded by darker, curved shapes representing abstract hair. The overall appearance is evocative of a face carved from a single, monochromatic block.

    Female Head

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Aquatint in black on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.113

    Not on view
  • The image shows bold, black lines flowing and curving on a light background, creating an abstract depiction resembling a figure in a seated position. The lines outline forms resembling a human body, with curves representing limbs and angular shapes suggesting a bent position. The abstraction may bring to mind a crouching statue or a simplified human form with an emphasis on broad shapes and curving lines conveying motion and posture.

    Drawing for "Nude"

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Graphite on tracing paper  Accession ID  1991.75.111

    Not on view
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    Nude

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Aquatint  Accession ID  1986.26.55

    Not on view
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    Nude

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Color aquatint and drypoint on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.108

    Not on view
  • The image displays a close-up of a person's face, with focus on the features from the forehead to just below the chin. The head is oriented straight on, as if the subject is facing forward. The facial features are depicted with simple black lines, including closed eyes with eyelashes, a simplified nose, and lips. The hair is outlined with volume, extending outward and upward from the head. There are no additional clothing or objects around the person. The background is plain, emphasizing the outline of the face. The artwork is presented on a textured, light-colored surface.

    Drawing for "Female Head"

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Graphite on tracing paper  Accession ID  1991.75.118

    Not on view
  • The image displays a close-up view of a person's face from the top of the forehead to below the shoulders. Their head is tilted slightly forward. The person's facial features are stylized with prominent lines highlighting a closed eye, a nose, and lips. The hair is wavy and dark, framing the face. The person appears without clothing details. The focus is on the texture and shading of the skin. They are not wearing jewelry or holding objects. The background is textured in shades of gray, contrasting with the face.

    Female Head

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Aquatint in black on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.117

    Not on view
  • The image shows a close-up view of a person's face and part of their shoulders. The person has their eyes closed and a serene expression. Their hair is styled in a wave-like pattern, and their facial features are depicted with a stylized outline. The person's skin appears textured, and the color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of gray. The background is a simple gradient of gray shades.

    Female Head

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Aquatint in black on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.115

    Not on view
  • The image shows a close-up of a person's face with their shoulders visible. The person is facing towards the viewer with their head slightly tilted. The facial features are stylized, featuring closed eyes, a long nose, and pronounced lips. The hair is wavy and voluminous, framing the face on both sides. The shoulders are subtly visible, with no clear clothing detail. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background consists of a textured, dark pattern that contrasts with the tones of the person's face and hair.

    Female Head

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Aquatint in black on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.116

    Not on view
  • The image features the head and upper part of the shoulders of a person facing forward with closed eyes and well-defined facial features. The person's hair is styled in large, wavy sections that fan out around the head. The shading highlights the volume of the hair. The image is monochromatic with shades of gray, and the background is a plain, soft gray.

    Female Head

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Aquatint  Accession ID  1986.26.54

    Not on view
  • The image shows a silhouette of a person's head and shoulders against a dark background. The facial features are not visible, but there is a suggestion of a mouth. The hair is styled in a voluminous manner, extending outward and upward. Clothing details are not visible, and the background is dark with a light border frame around the silhouette.

    Female Head

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Aquatint in black on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.112

    Not on view
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    Nude

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Color aquatint on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.109

    Not on view
  • ""

    Nude

    Robert Gordy, Graphicstudio

    1984

    Color aquatint and drypoint on arches wove paper  Accession ID  1991.75.105

    Not on view