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Benedict, William and Ruth B.

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The image shows a portrait of a person with the upper half of their body visible, positioned slightly turned to the right and looking directly at the viewer. The person has a furrowed brow, deep-set eyes, a pronounced nose, and a slightly pursed mouth. They have curly white hair extending from a dark hat. The person wears a dark coat lined with fur, revealing fur near their shoulder and arm, over a high-collared shirt. Their arms are crossed in front of them. The background is a uniform dark tone that contrasts with their lighter complexion, highlighting the details of their face and clothing. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person.
Richard Earlom, Rembrandt, Self-Portrait, 1767, mezzotint, Gift of William and Ruth Benedict, 1977.68.1

Rembrandt, Self-Portrait

Richard Earlom · 1767 · mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1977.68.1

The image shows a man from the torso up, leaning partially in a reclined position on a table. He rests his right elbow on the table with his right hand holding a pencil poised above the surface, and his left arm is bent, supporting his head. The man has a short, dark beard and mustache, with neatly styled hair parted in the middle, wearing a loose, long-sleeved shirt. The background features a chair with a textured, floral design, and above him, there are artistic, thorny plant-like illustrations extending into the upper section of the image. The lower right corner has handwritten text, suggesting a signature and perhaps a dedication.
Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand, Self-Portrait, 1896, etching and aquatint, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1978.86.4

Self-Portrait

Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrand · 1896 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1978.86.4

The image shows an abstract representation of a figure with bold, angular lines and exaggerated geometric shapes. The artwork features a human-like form with distinct facial features, hands near the face, and holding a round object. The geometric lines and shapes resemble tribal masks or stylized sculptures. The artwork uses black and off-white colors to emphasize the shapes and maintain an abstract style.
Max Pechstein, Figure Praying, 1917, woodcut in black on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1978.86.6

Figure Praying

Max Pechstein · 1917 · woodcut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.86.6

The image displays bold, sweeping black shapes against a neutral background, creating an abstract composition. The shapes curve and bend, resembling the outlines of a bird in flight or the silhouette of a leaf in the wind. The abstraction of the lines allows viewers to make their own connections to familiar objects, offering room for personal interpretation through organic and fluid forms.
Willi Baumeister, Runner, 1934, offset lithograph, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1978.86.1

Runner

Willi Baumeister · 1934 · offset lithograph ·  Accession ID  1978.86.1

The image shows a person sitting with their body slightly angled. They have a mustache and a beard, and they are wearing a large turban. The person's attire is elaborate with detailed patterns or embroidery, especially near the chest area. The background is a textured, dark surface.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, Old Man in the Manner of Rembrandt, c. 1762, etching, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1975.105.6

Old Man in the Manner of Rembrandt

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · c. 1762 · etching ·  Accession ID  1975.105.6

The image shows a scene with a large sailing ship dominating the foreground, located slightly left of center. In the background, there is a horizon where the calm water meets a line of blurred trees and windmills in the distance. The sky above is filled with textured clouds rendered in fine pencil-like strokes, creating an atmospheric effect. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray. Closest to us, there is a small group of people gathered on a stone bank on the left, with others seen aboard the ship and in smaller boats nearby.
Paul Huet, Near Rouen (Environs de Rouen), lithograph, Gift of William and Ruth Benedict, 1977.68.2

Near Rouen (Environs de Rouen)

Paul Huet · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1977.68.2

This is a drawing of a woman on a donkey in a pastoral setting with angelic figures and cherubs present. The scene features a central focus of a woman seated on a donkey, draped in flowing garments, with an ethereal halo above her head. The composition is framed by detailed, lush foliage with a backdrop that includes cherubic faces within the clouds. The donkey is led by another figure, heading towards distant hills under a serene sky. The surrounding figures include an angelic presence with wings beside the central woman. The intricate linework and shading add depth and texture, emphasizing the peaceful, contemplative mood of the scene.
Stefano Della Bella, The Flight into Egypt, probably 1662, etching and bitten tone, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1977.22.1

The Flight into Egypt

Stefano Della Bella · probably 1662 · etching and bitten tone ·  Accession ID  1977.22.1

The image depicts the upper body of a person, positioned to the left with a gentle smile. The person has curly hair styled around the head and wears a draped garment covering the shoulders and head resembling a shawl or veil. They hold a dark half-mask with eye openings. The background is plain with faint pencil shading, a signature and the date "1820" to the left of the person.
Vivant Denon, Girl with a Mask, 1820, lithograph, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1975.105.3

Girl with a Mask

Vivant Denon · 1820 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.105.3

The image depicts a man in a classic portrait style. He is shown from the upper body in a three-quarter view, with a defined face featuring strong eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. His long curly hair extends to his shoulders. He is wearing elaborate armor with intricate detailing, as well as a ruffled white garment at the neck. The background is dark, emphasizing the subject, and there is an inscription at the bottom of the image.
Louis Bernard, Portrait of M. Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban, mezzotint, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1975.105.2

Portrait of M. Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban

Louis Bernard · · mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1975.105.2

This is a drawing of several figures in an intense and dramatic scene. In the foreground, a standing figure on the right side is interacting energetically with a group of figures gathered to the left. The standing figure is dressed in dark clothing with a billowing cloak and is holding an elongated object. The group to the left is closely gathered and reacting to the actions of the figure on the right; one figure is seated and appears distressed or contemplative. The scene conveys powerful emotion and suggests themes of confrontation or tension in a dark setting. The textured shading in the background highlights the contrast between light and shadow on the figures.
Francisco Goya, Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly), 1816, etching and burnished aquatint [trial proof printed posthumously before 1877], Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, 1975.105.4

Disparate conocido (Well-Known Folly)

Francisco Goya · 1816 · etching and burnished aquatint [trial proof printed posthumously before 1877] ·  Accession ID  1975.105.4