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Mr. J. Carter Brown

Fisher, Angela

1934 - 2002

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The image displays a rural scene. The horizon is low in the composition, showing trees and a thatched-roof structure in the distance. The drawing features brushstrokes in shades of grey and sepia. In the foreground, there are foliage and plants, leading to a wooden shelter with two figures near a well. Further back, another person and a dog are near a small building. The sky is pale with light cloud cover, and a bird is flying above.
Jan van Goyen, River Landscape, 1649, black chalk on laid paper, Gift of J. Carter Brown, 2007.88.3

River Landscape

Jan van Goyen · 1649 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.88.3

The image features a collection of geometric shapes and lines creating an intricate composition. There are spirals, rectangles, and triangles. There is a human-like figure with a rectangle for a torso and limbs depicted with simple lines. It appears to be holding a smaller figure's hand. Nearby, there is an abstract representation of a wagon with two large circular shapes resembling wheels. Atop it is a form suggesting a seated person holding an elongated object. In the background, there are cubes and lines creating the illusion of a city skyline. A large spiral shape swirls into the upper corner.
Jacob Kainen, The Walk, 1948, etching and drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of J. Carter Brown, 1991.120.1

The Walk

Jacob Kainen · 1948 · etching and drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.120.1

Roy Lichtenstein, Galerie Beyeler, Flowers, 1973, color screenprint on wove paper, Gift of J. Carter Brown, 1974.41.1

Flowers

Roy Lichtenstein, Galerie Beyeler · 1973 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.41.1

This is a painting of a chaotic scene at a horse post station. A group of horses are being led and prepared by several individuals in front of a rustic building. The building's sign reads "Poste au Chevaux." The scene is bustling with activity; some figures engage with the horses, who seem agitated. In the background, an elegant coach with two figures inside is being tended to, while another person appears to be gesturing animatedly. Trees frame the building. The style is light and humorous, with a fluid use of lines and earthy colors, capturing the essence of travel and countryside life. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Thomas Rowlandson, Changing Horses at a Post House in France, c. 1790, watercolor over black ink and graphite on wove paper, Gift of J. Carter Brown, 2001.115.2

Changing Horses at a Post House in France

Thomas Rowlandson · c. 1790 · watercolor over black ink and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.115.2

This is a drawing of a fantastical bird or dragon-like creature. The creature has a fierce expression, sharp lines, a pronounced beak, spiky feather-like protrusions on its head, detailed wings, a plain background, and is rendered in ink.
Titian, An Eagle, 1560/1565, pen and brown ink on laid paper on decorated mount, Gift of J. Carter Brown, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.62.1

An Eagle

Titian · 1560/1565 · pen and brown ink on laid paper on decorated mount ·  Accession ID  1991.62.1

This is a monochromatic drawing depicting a group of figures in a rocky and natural environment. The figures are engaged in a dramatic scene, with some surrounding a reclining, undressed figure. The scene is intense and animated, with the landscape adding to the atmosphere. The drawing showcases fine lines, detailing, and shading to depict textures and depth in the artwork.
Heinrich Aldegrever, A Man Overpowered By Thieves, c. 1554, black ink and gray wash on buff laid paper, Gift of J. Carter Brown, 2000.96.1

A Man Overpowered By Thieves

Heinrich Aldegrever · c. 1554 · black ink and gray wash on buff laid paper ·  Accession ID  2000.96.1

The image shows a vertical gray rectangle intersected by a large circular ring against a textured deep green background. The composition resembles a key inserted through a ring or loop, with a solid green background transitioning into brown at the bottom.
Rufino Tamayo, Untitled, c. 1981, stencil print with embossing on hand-made paper, Gift of J. Carter Brown, 1981.61.3

Untitled

Rufino Tamayo · c. 1981 · stencil print with embossing on hand-made paper ·  Accession ID  1981.61.3

The image shows a composition of geometric shapes and lines. Triangular roofs top conical towers intersected by diagonal and horizontal lines. The structures are positioned within a landscape with a wavy foreground pattern. In the background, there is a textured rectangular form and a linear pattern on the right side.
Burgoyne Diller, Shop Tanks, c. 1932-1933, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee and other funds, 1997.81.1

Shop Tanks

Burgoyne Diller · c. 1932-1933 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.81.1

The image shows a landscape of rolling hills with a line of hills in the middle ground. A small tower or structure is visible in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, using brown ink to render the scene in washes and faint outlines, creating an atmospheric quality. The color palette is sepia tones with varying intensities of brown. In the foreground, there are three figures with walking sticks in a rocky landscape. Sketched trees and a distant flock of birds are also visible.
Guercino, Shepherds Peering into a Chasm, 1620s, pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, Gift of Nicholas Brown, J. Carter Brown and Angela B. Fischer: Tenants in Common, 1986.59.1

Shepherds Peering into a Chasm

Guercino · 1620s · pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1986.59.1

This is a painting of a person in traditional attire walking past a house with illuminated paper windows showing silhouettes inside. The scene depicts a small house with a thatched roof set against a clear, gradient blue sky. In the foreground, a figure dressed in a red and blue patterned robe with a green obi appears to be observing or passing by the house, while gazing at the shadows of two figures visible through the softly glowing shoji screen. One of the silhouettes inside seems to be playing a musical instrument resembling a shamisen. The setting is serene and reflective, with shadows cast on the ground suggesting early evening or dawn. There is a bare tree visible to the left.
Takahashi Shōtei, Figure Watching Two Musicians in a House, color woodcut, Gift of J. Carter Brown, 1982.108.1

Figure Watching Two Musicians in a House

Takahashi Shōtei · · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  1982.108.1