Nineteenth Century Artists

1976

Red Grooms

Associated Names
Red Grooms

Artist, American, born 1937

Jennifer Melby

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of nine etchings and one drypoint, plus tittle and colophon pages and index

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Travers, William O'Reilly, New York

  • Dimensions

    Overall (closed): 39 x 28.5 cm, 0.5 cm (15 3/8 x 11 1/4 in., 3/16 in.)
    overall (opened): 39 x 57.8 cm (15 3/8 x 22 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.115.1-10

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows a detailed drawing of a man in profile, focusing on the chest up. The man has distinct facial features, including a prominent nose and a well-groomed mustache. His hair is styled in soft waves. He is wearing a suit with a detailed pattern, and a large bow tie. His hand is raised with fingers spread in a gesture. The drawing includes elegant designs and patterns, with an intricate wallpaper-like backdrop and abstract forms. Delicate illustrations and motifs in the background enhance the scene. The drawing is presented at the center of a white paper.

Whistler

Red Grooms, Jennifer Melby

1976

The image shows an illustration of two figures. The primary figure in the foreground is partially shown from the waist up, positioned facing slightly to the left with the head tilted back. The person has stylized facial features, with distinct eyes and nose, and short, wavy hair. The figure is nude. The second figure is positioned in close proximity, partially standing or leaning behind the first person. They have exaggerated facial features, with a prominent nose and eyes, and short hair. The second person is depicted in a way that suggests they are interacting with the first. They appear to be holding something resembling a pipe. The background is relatively complex, featuring dark shading and what appears to be draped fabric or a curtain next to the figures, adding depth to the image.

(Constantine) Guys

Red Grooms, Jennifer Melby

1976

The image depicts a torso-length depiction of a person positioned in a three-quarter view, looking to the right. The person has prominent facial features with a well-defined, full beard and long hair that flows past the shoulders. The hair and beard are depicted using intricate linework. The person's clothing is not distinctly detailed, appearing as subtle line indications rather than defined garments. The figure is holding a hand near the face with fingers extended. There is an intricate border of swirls and curls surrounding the figure. The background is plain, and the rest of the image is framed on a large expanse of white paper, with a signature and possible title or information written below the artwork.

Courbet

Red Grooms, Jennifer Melby

1976

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