Provenance

Carl Sachs

1900 - 1950

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This is a drawing of two elderly figures. One is standing and the other is seated on a throne-like structure. The standing figure leans on a long stick and appears frail and contemplative. The seated figure wears a crown and is engrossed in reading a document. The scene suggests an interaction between a ruler and a subject. The background is softly shaded. The black and white colors with various shades of gray highlight textures and contrasts, emphasizing the difference in postures and expressions of the two characters.
Honoré Daumier, Clémence de Minos, 1843, lithograph on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1993.2.2

Clémence de Minos

Honoré Daumier · 1843 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1993.2.2

The image depicts a person standing with one leg slightly bent and looking upwards in a startled manner. The person has dark wavy hair, wide open eyes, and a slightly open mouth. They wear a long cloak, revealing their body, and carry a large sword across their chest. The ground is scattered with bones, and another figure to the right looks between rocks with a similar expression. The background features rocky textures, suggesting a cave or cavern.
Honoré Daumier, Oedipe chez le Sphinx, 1842, lithograph on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1993.2.1

Oedipe chez le Sphinx

Honoré Daumier · 1842 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1993.2.1

The image shows an older man seated on a sofa or chair. He has his legs crossed and a blanket draped over them. The man is holding a pipe in his right hand and is dressed in a formal military-style jacket. He has a mustache and neat, combed-back hair. Beside him is an ornate lamp on a stack of books, with more books visible on the right. The background features a densely textured wall with books or wooden panels.
Albert Welti, Franz Rose in His Study, 1893, etching in black on wove paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection, 1996.88.8

Franz Rose in His Study

Albert Welti · 1893 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.88.8

Bibliography

1921

  • Ref Number: 634a
    Lugt, Frits. Les marques de collections de dessins & d'estampes; marques estampillees et ecrites de collections. Amsterdam: Vereenigde drukkerijen, 1921.