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Mr. Ivan E. Phillips

Phillips and Trustees of The Velon Trust, Ivan E.
Phillips Family Fund
Phillips, Ivan and Winifred
Phillips, Ivan E. Mr. and Mrs.

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The image shows the upper half of a person's body. The person is in a three-quarter view, with their head slightly tilted downward and eyes looking down. Their facial features are soft and gentle with a serene expression. The person has flowing hair framed around their face, covered by a large, draped cloth that envelops the upper body. They hold a portion of the cloth with one hand. The background is a softly textured, neutral space.
Gilles Demarteau the Elder, Young Woman with Her Head Covered, 1767, chalk manner printed in red and black, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips, in memory of Neil Phillips, 2002.90.1

Young Woman with Her Head Covered

Gilles Demarteau the Elder · 1767 · chalk manner printed in red and black ·  Accession ID  2002.90.1

The image shows a person in a mid-step position. The individual is detailed with one arm extended to the side holding an object, and the other arm stretched out. The person's facial features are clear, with detailed hair under a feathered hat. The person wears a period-style outfit with decorative elements. The background includes trees on the right and a grand building with a dome and spire in the distance. The sky has clouds.
French 18th Century, Indifferent (L'Indifférent), c. 1730, etching on laid paper, Gift of Ivan E. Phillips, 1997.3.1

Indifferent (L'Indifférent)

French 18th Century · c. 1730 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1997.3.1

This is a drawing featuring cherubs playing in a natural setting. Three cherubic figures with small wings are shown in the center, surrounded by lush foliage, delicate branches, and a small rocky stream or pool nearby. In the background, another cherub is reclining atop an architectural structure. The vegetation envelops the scene, with branches framing the cherubs. The drawing is rendered with soft lines and delicate shading.
Charles Eisen, Three Putti with a Fishing Net, black chalk on laid paper, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips in Honor of Margaret Morgan Grasselli, 2006.16.1

Three Putti with a Fishing Net

Charles Eisen · · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.16.1

The image shows a drawing of four figures - three standing and one seated. The standing figures each carry a child on their back. The figure on the left is slightly bent forward and holds a walking stick, wearing a hat or cloth over their head. The middle figure stands upright, holding a child in front and another on their back. The figure on the right is older with a long beard, holding a walking stick and carrying a child. The seated figure faces the standing group, holding a child, and wearing layered clothing. The background is plain, with the figures drawn in a reddish-brown tone on a light cream-colored paper.
Jacob Weyer, Three Pairs of Beggars with Babies, 1660s, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips in honor of Jonathan Bober, 2017.174.1

Three Pairs of Beggars with Babies

Jacob Weyer · 1660s · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.174.1

This is a drawing of an ornately decorated interior space. It features intricate details like decorated walls, hanging drapery, and multiple tiers of candles or lamps providing light. In the center, there is a large, ornate canopy or baldachin under which rests a sculptural element. This structure is surrounded by rows of seating or gathering areas and framed by tall columns and detailed architectural features. The scene conveys a sense of grandeur and elegance within a ceremonial context.
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska, 1746, etching and engraving on laid paper, Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips in memory of Neil Phillips, 1999.9.2

Pompe funèbre de Catherine Opalinska

Charles-Nicolas Cochin II · 1746 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1999.9.2

The image shows a rural scene with a woman doing laundry. There is a house with a thatched roof, a large tree, and various natural elements like wood and foliage. The intricate etching technique captures textures. The color palette is monochromatic, highlighting fine lines and cross-hatching. The scene includes a stony path, a wooden structure, water pools, trees, and bushes, creating a rustic atmosphere.
François Boucher, La Blanchisseuse, 1756, etching on laid paper, Phillips Family Fund, 2009.81.1

La Blanchisseuse

François Boucher · 1756 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.81.1

The image shows a bust-length section of a person from the upper chest up. The person is in a profile view, facing towards the right. Their facial features include a rounded nose, slightly open lips, and a defined jawline, with their gaze directed upwards. The hair is styled in an elaborate manner with curls and appears tied back. The person is draped in fabric that covers their shoulders, rendered in soft folds. The background consists of a textured pattern with diagonal lines.
Louis-Marin Bonnet, Jean-Baptiste Deshays, Tête de Putiphar (Head of Potiphar's Wife), 1773, chalk manner printed from two plates in black and white on blue laid paper, Purchase as the Gift of Ivan and Winifred Phillips in Honor of Margaret Morgan Grasselli, 2017.6.2

Tête de Putiphar (Head of Potiphar's Wife)

Louis-Marin Bonnet, Jean-Baptiste Deshays · 1773 · chalk manner printed from two plates in black and white on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.6.2

This is a drawing of figures beneath a large tree. The drawing captures a group of figures gathered under a tree, depicted in fine pen lines. The tree features prominently, extending from the foreground up to the top of the composition, with branches and leaves delicately sketched. The figures below are outlined with fluid and swift strokes. The use of line is expressive, with varying densities conveying texture and form. The scene has a natural setting due to the presence of the tree and the informal arrangement of the figures.
Simone Cantarini, The Holy Family under a Tree, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Gift of Neil and Sharon Phillips, 1986.7.1

The Holy Family under a Tree

Simone Cantarini · · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1986.7.1

The painting shows an elevated view of a historic village with rooftops, plains, and mountains in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate, capturing architectural forms with subtle outlines and washes of color. The color palette includes muted earth tones on buildings and rich green tones on trees, with a sky painted in light blues and whites. The image conveys a serene and timeless atmosphere, focusing on detailed architecture and expansive landscape.
Johann Adam Klein, Tivoli and the Roman Campagna, 1820, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Gift of Ivan and Winifred Phillips in memory of Philip Conisbee, 2007.111.15

Tivoli and the Roman Campagna

Johann Adam Klein · 1820 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.15

This is a drawing of a scene with three figures kneeling and gesturing towards a cloud-like figure surrounded by light. The setting is indoors with a draped curtain. The style is influenced by the Baroque period, with delicate line work and sepia tones depicting the figures and their interactions.
Jean-Baptiste Deshays, The Education of the Virgin, c. 1762, red chalk with pen and brown ink and brown wash, heightened with white gouache on laid paper, laid down on old mount, Purchased as the Gift of Ivan E. and Winifred Phillips in honor of Margaret Morgan Grasselli, 2018.67.1

The Education of the Virgin

Jean-Baptiste Deshays · c. 1762 · red chalk with pen and brown ink and brown wash, heightened with white gouache on laid paper, laid down on old mount ·  Accession ID  2018.67.1