Richard Bosman

American, born 1944

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The image depicts the view from below a bridge. The focus is on the structural form of the bridge as it spans across the top of the composition. The horizon is positioned lower in the scene, showing a city skyline with illuminated windows against the sky. The bridge is embellished with glowing orbs of light. The brushstrokes in the image, especially in the sky and water, are textured, implying movements or waves. The color palette is dominated by deep blues and dark tones, indicating nighttime, with bright, warm yellows from artificial lights reflecting on the water.
Richard Bosman, The Brooklyn Bridge, 1996, color woodcut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.19

The Brooklyn Bridge

Richard Bosman · 1996 · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.19
The artwork "Revenge of the Cat" is a black and white print divided into two panels. In the left panel, a person with short dark hair is partially visible, wearing a striped shirt, holding up a hand towards a cat. The cat, with an arched back and bared teeth, is positioned on all fours, facing the person. In the right panel, the scene continues with the person lying in bed, turning to look over their shoulder. The cat is poised on the bed. The background features diagonal lines that suggest a window or blinds.
Richard Bosman, Revenge of the Cat, 1983, sugar-lift etching in black on T.H. Saunders paper, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.24

Revenge of the Cat

Richard Bosman · 1983 · sugar-lift etching in black on T.H. Saunders paper ·  Accession ID  1991.116.24
The image shows two figures. On the left, a person is seen standing facing a doorway with their back towards the viewer. They wear a long coat and a hat. The person on the right is depicted in motion, taking a step. They also wear a long coat and a hat. The background is plain black, emphasizing the silhouettes of the figures.
Richard Bosman, Double Trouble, 1983, woodcut in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.23

Double Trouble

Richard Bosman · 1983 · woodcut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.23
The image shows the upper body of a person in a dynamic pose. The person's head is turned to the right, and their arm is raised above their head, holding a knife. The person has wide eyes, an open mouth, short dark hair, and is wearing a blue shirt. The background features a bold, swirling pattern of red, brown, and white.
Richard Bosman, Chip Elwell, Brooke Alexander, Inc., Attacker, 1982, color woodcut on David Davis handmade paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.11

Attacker

Richard Bosman, Chip Elwell, Brooke Alexander, Inc. · 1982 · color woodcut on David Davis handmade paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.11
The image shows a composition of strong, angular lines and bold curves creating an abstract depiction of a profile of a wolf-like creature with its mouth open. Inside the mouth, there is a figure resembling a man paddling a small boat. The creature has sharp teeth and a red eye. In the background, there are triangular shapes that suggest mountains under a full moon.
Richard Bosman, Polar Bear, 1981, 5-color woodcut printed from two blocks, with hand-coloring on the oar, on DPA-2 Asian paper, Joshua P. Smith Collection, 1986.84.1

Polar Bear

Richard Bosman · 1981 · 5-color woodcut printed from two blocks, with hand-coloring on the oar, on DPA-2 Asian paper ·  Accession ID  1986.84.1
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The Cast

Richard Bosman · 1993 · color aquatint, spitbite, etching, and drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.20
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Life Raft

Richard Bosman · 1984 · carborundum etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.21
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Adversaries

Richard Bosman · 1982 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.22
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Man Overboard

Richard Bosman · 1981 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.24