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Mr. W.G. Russell Allen

1882 - 1955

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The image shows a woman standing beside a tree. She appears to be in a slight twist, with her right arm raised to hold a large braid of her long, curly hair. Her facial features are delicate, with a soft expression and long, wavy hair cascading past her shoulders. The woman is not wearing any clothing. Around her is a textured ground with patches of grass and a rocky surface, and a small body of water or shoreline visible behind her. In the background are a few distant boats on the water and a range of mountains on the horizon. To the left of the woman is a hanging spherical object attached to the tree with a string and some twisted elements.
Marcantonio Raimondi, The Birth of Venus, 1506, engraving on laid paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.66

The Birth of Venus

Marcantonio Raimondi · 1506 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.66

The image shows an upper body portrait of a seated man turned slightly to the side, but facing forward. He has long, curly hair that falls past his shoulders and a slight mustache, with defined facial features visible in the etching. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark cloak over a tunic that features a white collar with lace cuffs. His right hand rests on a book that is part of a small stack placed on a table in front of him, which includes a few other books and papers. The background is plain.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Asselijn, c. 1647, etching, drypoint and burin, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1955.6.18

Jan Asselijn

Rembrandt van Rijn · c. 1647 · etching, drypoint and burin ·  Accession ID  1955.6.18

The image shows a blacksmith scene in a rural landscape. A muscular figure is working with a hammer and anvil, accompanied by a winged child and another seated figure. The setting includes lush trees on the left and a distant town or village in the background. The figures are intricately detailed with a focus on anatomical structure and drapery. The shading and line work convey depth and texture throughout the scene.
Marcantonio Raimondi, Vulcan, Venus, and Eros, 1508, engraving, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.67

Vulcan, Venus, and Eros

Marcantonio Raimondi · 1508 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1941.1.67

This is a painting of a group gathered under a starry sky. The image depicts a standing figure, pointing upward toward an open sky dotted with stars, surrounded by seated figures in various poses. The central focus is on the interaction between the standing figure and the seated group. The figures are detailed and accompanied by text with poetic and biblical references. The painting is in the style of William Blake, featuring his fusion of visual art and poetic text as well as his themes of spiritual and existential reflection. The surrounding border includes artistically rendered text panels.
William Blake, The Wrath of Elihu, 1825, engraving on India paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.237

The Wrath of Elihu

William Blake · 1825 · engraving on India paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.237

This is a drawing of an elaborate architectural interior scene. It depicts a grand hall with large arched windows and high, vaulted ceilings supported by ornate columns. The space is filled with a gathering of figures engaged in a ceremony or meeting. On the right side, a seated figure is elevated on a platform, surrounded by other figures in robes. The detailed lines of the drawing create texture and depth, emphasizing the play of light across the fabric, stone, and faces. The stairway in the foreground adds perspective to the scene.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Medea, or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa, 1648, etching, with touches of drypoint, on japan paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1955.6.8

Medea, or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1648 · etching, with touches of drypoint, on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1955.6.8

It is a drawing of a central figure standing on a stone slab, holding a staff or banner in its left hand. Surrounding the slab are armored figures in various poses. The composition uses strong lines and hatching for texture.
Albrecht Altdorfer, The Resurrection, c. 1513, woodcut on laid paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.143

The Resurrection

Albrecht Altdorfer · c. 1513 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.143

This is a drawing of the frontispiece for "Illustrations of The Book of Job" by William Blake. The drawing features an intricate and decorative text design, primarily in English with Hebrew script at the top. The text in English reads "ILLUSTRATIONS of The BOOK of JOB Invented & Engraved by William Blake 1825." Surrounding the text are angelic figures with long flowing hair and wings, one of which is centrally positioned, reclining amidst the others. The entire piece is enclosed within a double-lined border. The detailed pen work and line intricacy are characteristic of William Blake's style.
William Blake, Title-Page of the Engraved Illustrations to the Book of Job, 1825, engraving on India paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.225

Title-Page of the Engraved Illustrations to the Book of Job

William Blake · 1825 · engraving on India paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.225

The image depicts a scene with multiple figures. A bearded man is shown floating or being carried by cherubic figures. He has a full head of hair and a long beard, and his expression is intent as he points with one hand and stretches the other towards a door. He is dressed in a long robe. Beside him, three cherubic figures assist him in the air. Below, another man kneels with a child clinging to him; this man also has a beard and is clothed in a similar long robe. To the right, a woman stands holding a child; she is wearing a long dress with her hair tied back, and behind her, another child peeks from inside the doorway. The setting includes a sturdy wooden door and a ground covered with grass and a few small plants.
Marcantonio Raimondi, God Appearing to Noah, c. 1513-1515, engraving on laid paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.58

God Appearing to Noah

Marcantonio Raimondi · c. 1513-1515 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.58

The etching depicts a scene with a winding path and a small bridge crossing over a gap in a hilly landscape. The horizon shows a distant tree line and brush. The linework creates depth and form with hatching for shading. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on a pale background. A figure sits by the path with a fishing rod, while horse-drawn carriages and other figures can be seen in the distance traveling along the road.
Canaletto, Mountain Landscape with Five Bridges, c. 1735/1746, etching, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.189

Mountain Landscape with Five Bridges

Canaletto · c. 1735/1746 · etching ·  Accession ID  1941.1.189

The image shows a group of full-body figures engaged in different scenes. In the center, a man wearing a robe and a pointed hat sits with a dramatic expression. Another figure pours water over his hands. Other figures around them wear various attires, from armor to elegant robes. Many have distinct facial features like pointed beards or flowing hair. One man wears a crown of thorns and has a serene expression. There is a chair-like structure with ornate posts and cherubic figures carved on top. Two dogs are at the bottom, one shaggy and the other lithe. The background shows a mountainous or rocky landscape.
Martin Schongauer, Christ before Pilate, c. 1480, engraving, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.48

Christ before Pilate

Martin Schongauer · c. 1480 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1941.1.48