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Mr. Nathan Chaikin

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The image shows a still life arrangement with three large vases and a fruit bowl. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of brown. The fruit bowl contains a pomegranate and pear, while a rounded vase is on the left and a taller bottle on the right on a tabletop. The background has a textured wall with drapery on the far right side.
Gérard de Palézieux, Still Life, 1961, etching, Gift of Nathan Chaikin in memory of Dorothy Daubel-Chaikin, 1979.72.1

Still Life

Gérard de Palézieux · 1961 · etching ·  Accession ID  1979.72.1

This is a drawing of mythological sea creatures and ships in a dramatic scene set in a tumultuous sea. The drawing depicts mythological figures and creatures intertwined with waves and clouds, with sailing ships navigating the stormy waters in the background. Elaborate ornamental designs frame the scene, adding grandeur and baroque flair to the composition. The composition is executed with a fluid and expressive use of line, creating a dynamic and lively atmosphere.
Gottfried Bernhard Götz, The Horrors of War: A Sea Battle, 1742/1744, pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite, incised throughout and verso reddened for transfer, on laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.97

The Horrors of War: A Sea Battle

Gottfried Bernhard Götz · 1742/1744 · pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite, incised throughout and verso reddened for transfer, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.97

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a seated figure surrounded by scattered papers, scrolls, books, animals including sheep, a dog, a deer, and a peacock. The background consists of a rustic stone wall with archways and foliage. The overall atmosphere is serene and contemplative.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Circe Changing Ulysses' Men into Beasts, c. 1650, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1972.70.2

Circe Changing Ulysses' Men into Beasts

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione · c. 1650 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1972.70.2

This is a drawing of a sleeping figure and figures nearby in a wooded landscape. The scene is intricately detailed with cross-hatching and line work. A figure is depicted reclining in a forest-like setting beneath a canopy of dense foliage. To the right, a group of figures can be seen clustered together with their expressions subtly etched into the background of trees and shadows. The composition uses dark and light areas to direct attention towards the sleeping figure, which is illuminated. The atmosphere conveyed is one of a moment captured in a forested or natural setting.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, The Bodies of Saints Peter and Paul Hidden in the Catacombs, c. 1645/1647, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1972.70.1

The Bodies of Saints Peter and Paul Hidden in the Catacombs

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione · c. 1645/1647 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1972.70.1

This drawing shows a river scene with a building on the opposite bank. Boats and gondolas are on the water in front of us with some people onboard, and in the distance, buildings and trees fade into the horizon. The color palette is subdued, consisting of earthy browns and cool greys.
Francesco Tironi, Isola del Lazaretto Nuovo, 1778/1779, pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.70.1

Isola del Lazaretto Nuovo

Francesco Tironi · 1778/1779 · pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1971.70.1

The image depicts two young children interacting with a large, furry dog in a natural environment. The children have round faces, plump cheeks, and curly hair. They are standing, with one child extending their arm towards the dog, and the other leaning slightly forward. The children are dressed in simple attire with cloth draped over their bodies. The setting includes a detailed tree on the left, surrounded by smaller plants and rocks. In the background, there is a pastoral landscape with trees, shrubs, a softly rolling terrain, and a partly cloudy sky.
Christoffel Jegher, The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb, 1632-1636, woodcut on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.70.2

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb

Christoffel Jegher · 1632-1636 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1971.70.2

This drawing features figures and cherubs among the clouds. It depicts multiple celestial beings interacting in an ethereal environment, surrounded by swirling clouds. The drawing uses soft, flowing lines in red and black chalk to convey movement and lightness. The figures wear garments and wings, adding to the dynamic flair of the scene. The composition creates depth through layered arrangements of figures.
Federico Zuccaro, Angels and Putti in the Clouds, 1566, red and black chalk over graphite?, incised with stylus, on laid paper squared with red chalk, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1971.23.1

Angels and Putti in the Clouds

Federico Zuccaro · 1566 · red and black chalk over graphite?, incised with stylus, on laid paper squared with red chalk ·  Accession ID  1971.23.1

This is a drawing depicting figures gathered around a central stone structure. There is a reclining figure near the stone formation. Another figure stands with an arm raised in the right portion of the image. The characters display expressions of concern or awe. The stone structure and surrounding vegetation are detailed with textured lines.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, The Resurrection of Lazarus, c. 1645, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1972.70.5

The Resurrection of Lazarus

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione · c. 1645 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1972.70.5

The image shows a collection of swirling pencil lines forming an abstract composition resembling faces. The central shape resembles a creature with curled horns, while two smaller formations below it suggest a lion and a human face. The composition evokes themes of classic grotesques, blending animal and human features with abstract elements.
Pierre Puget, Ornamental Sketches with Grotesque Masks, black chalk on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.2.2

Ornamental Sketches with Grotesque Masks

Pierre Puget · · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.2.2

This is a drawing of a mythological scene involving a chariot pulled by horses. The drawing depicts two powerful horses pulling a chariot at high speed through the sky. The chariot is being driven energetically. Beneath, there are figures in expressive poses looking up towards the chariot. The image is created using ink and wash, giving a dynamic and fluid sense with lines suggesting motion and loose, expressive forms. The figures are drawn in a classical style with an emphasis on motion and emotion.
Gaspare Diziani, The Fall of Phaeton, 1745/1750, pen and brown ink over red chalk with brown and gray wash on laid paper, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1978.52.3

The Fall of Phaeton

Gaspare Diziani · 1745/1750 · pen and brown ink over red chalk with brown and gray wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1978.52.3