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Dr. Richard A. Simms

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The image shows a dimly lit room with a large lamp on a table in the foreground, casting light onto a sleeping figure in a bed and several objects including a jar, a cup, and possibly an artist's palette. The color palette consists mainly of black, white, and shades of brown, giving it a monochromatic appearance with warm tones. The lamp occupies the left side prominently, with the bed and the sleeping figure placed slightly further back in the center-right, while various items appear scattered on the table in front.
Melchior Lechter, The Artist's Studio, 1885, graphite heightened with white gouache on beige wove paper, Gift of Richard A. Simms, 1998.62.1

The Artist's Studio

Melchior Lechter · 1885 · graphite heightened with white gouache on beige wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.62.1

The image depicts a close-up view of a person's face, highlighting the upper portion which includes the forehead, eyes, nose, and part of the mouth. The person's eyes are wide open and the eyebrows are densely drawn. Details of the facial expressions and features are visible. The skin is textured with lines, and the hair looks sparse. There is no clothing, background, objects, or jewelry visible. The background is a neutral textured surface.
Jim Dine, Pace Editions, Aldo Crommelynck, Self-Portrait Hand Painted in Paris, 1979, etching, drypoint, and electric tools in black (printed twice); hand-colored with colored and clear acrylics on Arches Aquarelle paper, Gift of Richard A. Simms, 1994.85.3

Self-Portrait Hand Painted in Paris

Jim Dine, Pace Editions, Aldo Crommelynck · 1979 · etching, drypoint, and electric tools in black (printed twice); hand-colored with colored and clear acrylics on Arches Aquarelle paper ·  Accession ID  1994.85.3

The image shows a person standing upright. Their head is slightly tilted downwards, gazing at the ground or the object they are holding. Their facial features are not detailed, and their hair is mostly covered by a wide-brimmed hat. The individual wears a long-sleeved garment, a long skirt, and flat shoes. They hold a spindle wrapped with fibers in their right hand. The background features gentle hills and grazing animals, likely sheep or goats, giving a rural setting. The artwork is textured, with lines creating depth in the figure and landscape.
Jean-François Millet, Composition de F. Millet (Composition by F. Millet), in or before 1869, etching in black on laid paper (facing _Composition de F. Millet_ by Albert Merat), Gift of Richard A. Simms, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.26.1.cc

Composition de F. Millet (Composition by F. Millet)

Jean-François Millet · in or before 1869 · etching in black on laid paper (facing _Composition de F. Millet_ by Albert Merat) ·  Accession ID  1991.26.1.cc

The image depicts a woman from the waist up. She is slightly turned to the side, facing the viewer. The woman has distinct facial features, long dark hair, and is wearing a dark gown with a shawl or wrap covering her shoulders. She is holding a folding fan and a small bouquet of flowers. The background is a textured stippling.
Edouard Manet, Fleur Exotique (Exotic Flower), in or before 1869, etching and aquatint in black on laid paper (facing _Fleur Exotique_ by Armand Renaud), Gift of Richard A. Simms, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.26.1.ff

Fleur Exotique (Exotic Flower)

Edouard Manet · in or before 1869 · etching and aquatint in black on laid paper (facing _Fleur Exotique_ by Armand Renaud) ·  Accession ID  1991.26.1.ff

The image is a close-up portrait of a person with a focus on their eyes, nose, and mouth. The person is depicted in a frontal position, looking directly at the viewer. Their facial features are intense and expressive, with eyes partially covered by dark-framed glasses, thick eyebrows, a defined nose, a mustache, and stubbly beard. The hair is either receding or closely cropped. The portrait uses a mix of pencil or charcoal lines with splashes of warm-colored tones, such as orange and red, to create a textured and dramatic effect. The background is flat and undetailed, providing a neutral backdrop for the facial features.
Jim Dine, Me in Horn-Rimmed Glasses, 1979, etching, drypoint, and electric tools, hand-colored with pastel, on red-brown wove paper, Gift of Richard A. Simms, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.26.2

Me in Horn-Rimmed Glasses

Jim Dine · 1979 · etching, drypoint, and electric tools, hand-colored with pastel, on red-brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.26.2

The image shows a landscape with a bold and dynamic composition. In the upper part, there is a mountain range in black lines and shades of blue, suggesting a horizon. Black, expressive strokes depict abstract tree forms in the foreground. The middle section features rolling hills in ochre, green, and gray brushstrokes, creating texture. The color palette includes browns, blues, greens, with hints of red and purple. The image conveys a sense of movement and contrast between energetic lines and muted tones.
Jan Wiegers, In the Swiss Alps, colored pencils with gray wash on yellow-pink wove paper, Gift of Richard A. Simms, 1994.85.2

In the Swiss Alps

Jan Wiegers · · colored pencils with gray wash on yellow-pink wove paper ·  Accession ID  1994.85.2

The image shows a landscape with ruins and rugged terrain. The viewpoint is slightly elevated. The horizon is placed in the upper third of the composition with tall, dark structures against the night sky. The artwork uses intricate cross-hatching and line work for texture and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white, enhancing contrast. There are rough formations and remnants of walls or arches nearby, leading towards the distant structures. The background features a thickly inked sky.
Victor Hugo, L'Eclair (Lightning), 1868, etching in black on laid paper (facing _L'Eclair_ by Paul Meurice), Gift of Richard A. Simms, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.26.1.dd

L'Eclair (Lightning)

Victor Hugo · 1868 · etching in black on laid paper (facing _L'Eclair_ by Paul Meurice) ·  Accession ID  1991.26.1.dd

Shown from the chest up in the bottom right quadrant of the composition, a person holds one arm straight up with the thumb and first two fingers extended as their hair blows back from their face in this vertical lithograph. On tan-colored paper, the person is printed in tones of gray, as if sketched in charcoal. The mouth is wide open and teeth visible. The person has high cheekbones, heavy, pointed brows, and straight hair. A garment is suggested with long strokes of gray. The hand not raised in the air rests on the person’s chest, and is cut off by the bottom edge of the print. Three large words are written behind the person in sharply defined letters: “Nie” at the top left, “wieder” above the person’s head, to our right of upraised arm, and “Krieg” near the person’s shoulder to our left. The first two words are each underlined once and the third word, “Krieg,” is underlined several times. An inscription is written across the left half of the bottom of the sheet: “Mitteldeutsher Jugendtag Leipzig 2.-4. August 1924.” The artist signed the work in the lower right corner, “Kollwitz.”
Käthe Kollwitz, Never Again War (Nie Wieder Krieg), 1924, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Richard A. Simms, 1992.2.1

Never Again War (Nie Wieder Krieg)

Käthe Kollwitz · 1924 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.2.1

This is a photograph of an old, worn book cover. The cover is textured and aged with visible wear and tear, particularly along the edges. The cover's main design feature is a rectangular area bordered by a decorative, intricate black pattern. Inside this bordered section, the text "ETCHINGS BY D. WILKIE, R.A. LONDON, 1824." is prominently displayed. The cover is mostly light brown or beige with a reddish spine.
Sir David Wilkie, Etchings by D. Wilkie, R.A., published 1824, portfolio of seven etchings, Gift of Richard A. Simms, 1994.85.1

Etchings by D. Wilkie, R.A.

Sir David Wilkie · published 1824 · portfolio of seven etchings ·  Accession ID  1994.85.1

The image shows three children kneeling on the ground, holding hands or possibly dancing. The central child wears a wide-brimmed hat and a long-sleeved garment. The child to the left wears a smaller hat and a jacket, seen from the back and side. The child to the right looks directly into the scene with short hair and light clothing. A small dog stands nearby. The background features sketchy trees and textured clouds in the sky.
Sir David Wilkie, The Sedan Chair, c. 1815/1819, etching and drypoint on chine collé, Gift of Richard A. Simms, 1994.85.1.a

The Sedan Chair

Sir David Wilkie · c. 1815/1819 · etching and drypoint on chine collé ·  Accession ID  1994.85.1.a