Nadar

1976

Red Grooms

Associated Names
Red Grooms

Artist, American, born 1937

Jennifer Melby

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image is an etching depicting two individuals in a hot air balloon basket. The man on the left wears a top hat and a monocle, with facial hair styled into a bushy mustache and a goatee. He is dressed in a suit with visible patterns. The person on the right, likely a woman, wears an elaborate hat with a floral pattern and has voluminous, curly hair. Their expressions are not fully visible. The background showcases an aerial view of a landscape with winding roads, fields, and small buildings, emphasizing the height above the ground. The basket weaving pattern and ropes holding up the balloon are detailed.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.4 x 12.2 cm (6 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 37.7 x 28.1 cm (14 13/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.115.10

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

Nineteenth Century Artists

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

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: 24/40 "NADAR" Red Grooms 76

Wikidata ID

Q75431039

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