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Peter H. Deitsch

American, 1925 - 1970

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This ink drawing shows a valley with several figures gathered. The landscape slopes gently into the distance, with trees sketched using energetic strokes. The brushwork includes diagonal and crosshatch lines for movement and texture in the foliage and ground. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on cream or light tan paper, creating a classic aesthetic. In the foreground, a group of people is depicted with minimal strokes, while sparse trees and light markings extend towards the horizon.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Souvenir of Lake Maggiore (Souvenir du Lac Majeur), 1871, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.26

Souvenir of Lake Maggiore (Souvenir du Lac Majeur)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1871 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.26

The image shows a low perspective view looking upwards at a strong, leaning tree arching across the scene towards the right. The horizon is relatively high, above the center line, with rolling hills stretching into the distance. A solitary figure is seated on a rock to the right, looking out at the landscape. The trees and land are depicted with textured brushstrokes, emphasizing details in the bark and foliage. The color palette is primarily sepia tones, creating a warm, monochromatic aesthetic. Light filters through, highlighting parts of the landscape and casting others in shadow.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, The Dreamer (Le Songeur), 1854, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.7

The Dreamer (Le Songeur)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1854 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.7

The illustration depicts a landscape with figures in the foreground engaged in conversation or contemplation. The scene includes trees, a rolling terrain, a small building on a hill, and distant hills and trees. The drawing uses pen or ink with cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of sepia or brown.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Souvenir of Salerno (Souvenir de Salerne), 1871, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.29

Souvenir of Salerno (Souvenir de Salerne)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1871 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.29

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon and a wide section of sky at the top. The horizon line blends into the environment with hints of hills or vegetation. Detailed etched lines create a textured effect, especially on the foliage on the right side. The color palette is monochrome, using sepia or dark brown ink on a light background. The image includes thin lines indicating grass or low vegetation in the foreground and softly rising and falling land with sparse trees in the distance.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Feast of Pan (La Fete de Pan), 1860, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.22

Feast of Pan (La Fete de Pan)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1860 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.22

The image shows a landscape drawing from a slightly upward perspective, capturing trees and a horizon with rolling lines indicating distant fields or meadows. Some small structures are near the horizon. The drawing uses cross-hatched lines and sketch-like strokes for texture and movement in the trees. The monochromatic color palette is sepia-toned against a light background. Trees in the foreground have intertwined branches over small figures and animals, with distant trees fading into the sky.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Horseman Halted in the Countryside (Cavalier arrete dans la campagna), 1874, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.39

Horseman Halted in the Countryside (Cavalier arrete dans la campagna)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1874 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.39

The image shows a partial view of a person's body, focusing on the upper torso and face. The individual appears to be sitting, leaning slightly forward, and looking out a window. Their face is in profile with features revealed by the lighting—a shadowed eye and nose—and their hair is pulled back loosely. They are seated close to the window in a dimly lit room, dressed in a simple garment with long sleeves. Around them, the room is filled with details like a bed frame and cushions. The window is prominent in the background, offering a glimpse of architectural elements outside—such as a column—and emphasizes the difference in light between the bright exterior and the shaded interior.
Edward Hopper, East Side Interior, 1922, etching in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1954), 2015.19.811

East Side Interior

Edward Hopper · 1922 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.811

The image shows a scene viewed from an elevated angle looking down at a seated figure. The horizon is high in the composition, emphasizing the sky filled with horizontal lines suggesting clouds. The landscape has undulating lines indicating hills or dunes. The brushstrokes are fluid and sketch-like, with expressive, casual lines creating movement and texture. The color palette is sepia against an off-white background, giving the image a timeless feel. The composition is minimalistic yet expressive, using line texture for depth and interest.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Mary Magdalene in Meditation (Madeleine en meditation), 1858, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.14

Mary Magdalene in Meditation (Madeleine en meditation)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1858 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.14

The drawing depicts a view along a body of water. The perspective is slightly elevated, with a horizon line towards the top of the image. Trees with densely scribbled canopies are visible, along with some tall trees on the left and right sides. A small boat with a seated figure is on the water. The drawing is done using energetic and expressive lines, creating a sense of movement and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on off-white paper, providing a sharp contrast.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Boatman (Le Batelier), 1874, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.40

Boatman (Le Batelier)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1874 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.40

The image shows flowing curvilinear lines and scribbles in an abstract representation. In the foreground, a shape resembling a figure appears to be reaching upward. Above, another set of intertwining lines suggests the shape of a winged entity floating above the scene. Background lines create a sense of space akin to a landscape. The composition evokes familiar forms through its abstract use of curved and intersecting lines.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Hagar and the Angel (Agar et l'ange), 1871, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.28

Hagar and the Angel (Agar et l'ange)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1871 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.28

The image shows a landscape with trees and a figure in the distance. The scene is depicted with loose brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of brown. The horizon is suggested by converging lines and trees extend diagonally across the composition. In the foreground, there are rocks or a natural outcropping. Beyond, a figure is engaged in an activity.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, The Woodcutter of Rembrandt (Le Bucheron de Rembrandt), 1853, cliché-verre, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1967.18.1

The Woodcutter of Rembrandt (Le Bucheron de Rembrandt)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1853 · cliché-verre ·  Accession ID  1967.18.1