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Mr. and Mrs. S. Michael Marcy

Marcy, S. Michael and Joan

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The image shows an individual's upper body and head facing forward but slightly turned to the viewer's left. The person has expressive facial features with strong lines for the eyes, nose, and mouth, along with dark wavy hair swept back from the forehead. They are wearing a high-collared garment with one hand raised to the chest area, and a large circular pendant or brooch. The background is plain, emphasizing the individual.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Des Künstlers Schwiegermutter (The Artist's Mother-in-Law), 1920, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.20

Des Künstlers Schwiegermutter (The Artist's Mother-in-Law)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.20

This is a drawing of horses and riders. The sketch depicts three horses with riders on their backs, drawn in a loose style using quick, fluid lines. The figures are suggested rather than fully rendered, capturing a sense of movement and spontaneity. The use of minimal lines conveys the essential forms and actions of the horses and riders. The background is sparse, focusing attention on the central figures and their interaction.
Lovis Corinth, Sonntagsreiter (Sunday Riders), 1920, drypoint in black on J. W. Zanders laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.19

Sonntagsreiter (Sunday Riders)

Lovis Corinth · 1920 · drypoint in black on J. W. Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.19

This is a drawing featuring abstract forms that suggest human caricatures with exaggerated features and dynamic poses. On the left is a whimsical face with a mischievous expression, crafted with bold, angular lines. In the center, a figure appears to be in motion, with limbs extended in a dance-like posture. To the right, two more ambiguous figures are depicted. One has a rounder form and robe-like garment, while the other has an oversized head and large eyes, seemingly observing from the background. The drawing style is loose and expressive, with quick, gestural marks giving a sense of lively interaction among the figures.
Lovis Corinth, Das Gastmahl des Trimalchio: pl. XI (The Banquet of Trimalchio: pl. XI), 1919, drypoint in black on J. W. Zanders wove paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.14

Das Gastmahl des Trimalchio: pl. XI (The Banquet of Trimalchio: pl. XI)

Lovis Corinth · 1919 · drypoint in black on J. W. Zanders wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.14

The image shows a person in a three-quarter view, sitting on a chair with one leg crossed over the other. The person's head is slightly turned and looks in the direction of the viewer. The facial features are rendered with bold lines and shadows. The hair is of medium length and appears to be swept to one side. The person is holding a stringed musical instrument in their lap. The clothing is depicted with flowing lines, though specific details are minimal due to the sketch style. The background consists of vertical lines, hinting at a draped curtain or wall paneling.
Lovis Corinth, Bildnis Andreas Weissgaerber (Portrait of Andreas Weissgaerber), 1919, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.8

Bildnis Andreas Weissgaerber (Portrait of Andreas Weissgaerber)

Lovis Corinth · 1919 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.8

The image shows a sketch of an individual from the upper torso up. The person is angled slightly with the face turned towards the viewer. The facial features include a mustache and deep-set eyes, with shadows accentuating the facial contours. The hair is covered by a wide-brimmed hat shaded dark with crosshatching. The individual is wearing a collared shirt visible beneath a coat. The background is plain, and the artwork is signed by the artist at the bottom.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait), 1920, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.21

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.21

The image features a sketchy etching of a person's upper body. The person is depicted as sitting with their head resting on their hand, facing slightly to the left. The individual has closed eyes, a prominent nose, short dark hair, and is wearing a jacket over a collared shirt. The background is plain, emphasizing the textured and shaded strokes of the etching.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Bildnis K.S. (Portrait of K.S.), 1920, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.22

Bildnis K.S. (Portrait of K.S.)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1920 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.22

The image depicts a tree-filled area, with a ground-level perspective within the trees. The horizon line is unclear and the focus is on the trees. The artwork is created in a sketch-like style with loose brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of black and white. Post-like structures are visible throughout the composition, leading the eye into a cluster of trees in the background. Vegetation details are minimally suggested to keep the focus on the central group of trees.
Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt, Obstgarten (Orchard), 1918, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.1

Obstgarten (Orchard)

Lovis Corinth, Fritz Gurlitt · 1918 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.1

The image features swirling, dynamic lines and shapes forming an abstract scene. Thick lines converge at the top to outline a human-like figure with outstretched arms. Below, curved lines and shading create an image of a horse, with a dark circular form possibly representing an eye, and legs bent as if in motion. The bottom area is filled with dense hatching suggesting movement or texture, evoking a sense of galloping or spinning.
Lovis Corinth, Adhba die Kamelin (Adhba the Camel), 1919, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.5

Adhba die Kamelin (Adhba the Camel)

Lovis Corinth · 1919 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.5

The image is an etching depicting a scene with a bridge slightly above the center. The bridge's line marks the horizon, with figures moving along it. In the distance are tree branches reaching upward, creating a web-like pattern. A lamppost is on the left of the bridge. The style features energetic brushstrokes and line work. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark shades against a lighter background. Water in the foreground reflects the bridge and vertical pole details, blending with the background lines.
Lovis Corinth, Aus dem Tiergarten (View of the Tiergarten), 1920, drypoint in black on J. W. Zanders wove paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.17

Aus dem Tiergarten (View of the Tiergarten)

Lovis Corinth · 1920 · drypoint in black on J. W. Zanders wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.17

The image is an etching of a person depicted from the waist up. The person is facing slightly to the left, with a muscular build. Their facial features are exaggerated, including a broad nose, intense eyes, and a wide mouth. The person has voluminous, curly hair and appears to be wearing a draped garment. The background is filled with dense cross-hatching, with abstract forms suggesting other figures or shapes. The bottom of the etching includes a signature.
Lovis Corinth, Das Gastmahl des Trimalchio: pl. I (The Banquet of Trimalchio: pl. I), 1919, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Marcy Family in memory of Sigbert H. Marcy, 1991.243.10

Das Gastmahl des Trimalchio: pl. I (The Banquet of Trimalchio: pl. I)

Lovis Corinth · 1919 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.243.10