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Peter H. Deitsch

American, 1925 - 1970

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The image shows a view looking up at a series of tree-like forms depicted with densely layered vertical lines. The horizon is not visible, and there are no objects shown on it. The brushstrokes create a chaotic network of dark, swirling lines that overlap and crisscross, providing a sense of depth and form. The color palette is minimal, featuring dark brown or sepia ink against a beige or off-white background, creating a stark contrast. The strong linear presence gives a sense of texture and energy to the composition.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Dreamer under Tall Trees (Le Reveur sous les grands arbres), 1874, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.37

Dreamer under Tall Trees (Le Reveur sous les grands arbres)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1874 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.37

The image features a landscape scene with a cluster of trees to the right. The horizon is elevated, with a solitary figure and a structure near the edge of the ridge among the trees. The pen strokes create texture and depth across the image. The color palette is monochromatic, with sepia or black ink against a light background, emphasizing textures and shadows. The penwork creates a chiaroscuro effect, highlighting the landscape and tree silhouettes against the sky.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Hermit's Woods (Le Bois de l'ermite), 1858, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.17

Hermit's Woods (Le Bois de l'ermite)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1858 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.17

The image depicts two figures appearing to dance joyfully, with one figure holding a tambourine. The perspective is slightly angled, providing a glimpse into the scene. The background shows tree-like shapes and a building on the left, with a swirling sky above. The image is created using cross-hatching and hatching techniques, giving it a textured look. The color palette is predominantly in sepia tones. Light and shadow add depth and texture to the scene, with the focus on the central figures in a richly textured environment.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Saltarello (Saltarelle), 1858, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.19

Saltarello (Saltarelle)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1858 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.19

The image shows a sketch of a natural woodland scene from an elevated point of view. The focus is on the vertical elements of tall trees. The sketch is made with dynamic strokes, giving it an impressionistic and spontaneous feel. The lines are loose and flowing, depicting the texture of the trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using sepia-toned ink. The trees extend into the background, creating a sense of depth in the wooded area. There are no other features on the horizon, drawing the viewer's attention inward to the details within the lines.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Souvenir of the Sole Valley (Souvenir de la Vallee de la Sole), 1871, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.31

Souvenir of the Sole Valley (Souvenir de la Vallee de la Sole)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1871 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.31

The sketch is drawn from a slightly raised point of view, looking down on a group of people gathered around a table in a wooded setting. The horizon line is not distinctly visible, but a line of trees in the distance separates the sky from the land. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, suggesting the forms of trees and figures without intricate details. The color palette is sepia, creating a warm, monochromatic look accentuating the contrast between dark lines and the off-white paper. In the foreground, there is a fallen object or log, while in the background, people are gathered around a table with thin trees creating a backdrop.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Luncheon in a Clearing (Un Dejeuner dans la clairiere), 1857, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.12

Luncheon in a Clearing (Un Dejeuner dans la clairiere)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1857 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.12

The image shows a landscape with two figures seated on the ground. The horizon is high with trees in the background. The artwork has soft, sketchy brushstrokes and a monochromatic color palette of sepia tones. The figures are surrounded by indistinct vegetation and trees on both sides.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Farm Children (Les Enfants de la ferme), 1853, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.2

Farm Children (Les Enfants de la ferme)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1853 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.2

The image shows a landscape sketch with loose, expressive lines creating texture and form. The horizon is suggested by a gradual slope. In the distance, two figures are depicted in profile. Energetic crossed hatching gives a sense of movement and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of brown. The varied line density creates the impression of a natural setting, possibly a forested area with dense foliage and sparse clearings for light to penetrate.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, The Poet and His Muse (Le Poete et la muse), 1871, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.35

The Poet and His Muse (Le Poete et la muse)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1871 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.35

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. In the foreground, there is an expanse of ground with detailed lines indicating grass and earth. Towards the upper third of the composition, there are distant trees and a small building with a domed structure against the sky. The artwork features loose, expressive pen and ink strokes with hatching and cross-hatching techniques for texture. The color palette is monochromatic sepia tones, giving an antique or sketch-like quality. The sky in the background has subtle, light lines hinting at cloud formation.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Souvenir of Ostia (Souvenir d'Ostie), 1855, cliché-verre (counterproof), Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.11

Souvenir of Ostia (Souvenir d'Ostie)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1855 · cliché-verre (counterproof) ·  Accession ID  1967.18.11

The image shows a person's head at the center of the composition. The face is depicted with deep shadows and highlights, emphasizing facial features like the brow, nose, and lips. Loose, textured strokes form the person's hair. The background features heavy shading and cross-hatching, creating a dark, abstract energy. Layered lines provide depth around the face. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Self-Portrait (Corot par lui-meme), 1858, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.15

Self-Portrait (Corot par lui-meme)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1858 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.15

The image shows a landscape with dense foliage on the left side. In the middle, there is a structure on a rocky hill overlooking the water. The brushstrokes create a textured effect. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Two human figures stand on a path near the water.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Souvenir of the Environs of Monaco (Souvenir des environs de Monaco), 1860, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.24

Souvenir of the Environs of Monaco (Souvenir des environs de Monaco)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1860 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.24