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Mrs. Addie Burr Clark

Clark, John C. Mrs.

American, 1868 - 1946

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This is a drawing of a historical building entrance. The image shows an intricately detailed stone entrance with an arched doorway adorned with carvings. The stones are illustrated with texture and light and shadow effects. The building has a tiled roof and three figures are in front of the entrance. The composition combines architectural precision with human interaction.
Jules André Smith, A Doorway in Segovia, 1921, etching, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.247

A Doorway in Segovia

Jules André Smith · 1921 · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.9.247

The image shows a man from the waist up, positioned slightly turned to the side, with his gaze directed towards the viewer. He has long, wavy hair that falls to his shoulders and a mustache. His facial expression is neutral. He is clothed in a garment with a large collar and button detail. He is holding an open book with his left hand, and the page is visible to the viewer, showing briefly sketched figures. The background is a simple textured pattern without distinct objects.
Wenceslaus Hollar, Henry van der Borcht, Painter, 1648, etching, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.87

Henry van der Borcht, Painter

Wenceslaus Hollar · 1648 · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.9.87

The image shows a body of water with an ornate building in the background featuring Gothic architectural elements like pointed arches and intricate stone carvings. The horizon meets the water gently with slight ripples. Two figures are on a boat to the left. The brushstrokes are detailed, especially on the building, while the water has a more blended technique. The color scheme is primarily sepia tones, creating an antiquated look. Additional buildings in the distance blend into the soft background.
Donald Shaw MacLaughlan, The Ca d'Oro, 1922, etching, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.125

The Ca d'Oro

Donald Shaw MacLaughlan · 1922 · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.9.125

The image is an etching of a vast open landscape with people on horseback traveling across a wide, barren expanse. The point of view is slightly elevated, with the horizon high in the image. The figures are spread across the lower part of the composition, moving from close to us towards the distant part of the landscape. The etching technique uses fine, linear brushstrokes to create variations in texture, especially in the land and mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of sepia and brown. The background is undefined, with faint outlines of mountains or hills blending into the sky.
Levon West, Trail Riders, 1929, etching and drypoint in black, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.265

Trail Riders

Levon West · 1929 · etching and drypoint in black ·  Accession ID  1946.9.265

The image depicts a town on a steep rocky cliff with intricate detailing and a monochrome palette of sepia tones and deep browns. Figures on horseback and small buildings are seen at the base of the cliff, contrasting with the vast open land extending towards the horizon in the background.
Henry Rushbury, Porto Maggiore, Orvieto, 1925, drypoint in black, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.239

Porto Maggiore, Orvieto

Henry Rushbury · 1925 · drypoint in black ·  Accession ID  1946.9.239

The image is an engraving featuring a building by a canal in Venice. The building has ornate windows and balconies with semi-circular arches. The water's reflective surface forms the horizon line, with a gondola nearby. The etched brushstrokes emphasize the architectural details with fine lines and delicate textures. The monochrome color palette focuses on shades of black and white, highlighting the details. Clothes are seen hanging out to dry, adding a sense of life.
Ernest D. Roth, Stones of Venice, 1924/1925, etching, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.232

Stones of Venice

Ernest D. Roth · 1924/1925 · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.9.232

This is a drawing of a grand architectural hall with towering columns. The artwork captures the interior of a vast hall featuring large, imposing columns with a high, intricately detailed ceiling. The drawing conveys a sense of solemnity and grandeur, with a play of light and shadow emphasizing the architectural details. The strokes are soft and impressionistic, suggesting depth and texture, with lighter areas depicting the flow of light through the space. The choice of monochrome gives the drawing a classic and timeless feel.
Joseph Pennell, West Door, St. Paul's, 1903, etching, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.167

West Door, St. Paul's

Joseph Pennell · 1903 · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.9.167

The image shows a waterfront with docked ships. A large vessel is on the right with intricate rigging and masts. More ships and figures are on the docks. A bridge spans the waterway, creating a horizon. Structures are visible on the left. The style features strong line work and a sepia or black-and-white color palette.
Joseph Pennell, Chelsea, No.II, 1886, etching, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.189

Chelsea, No.II

Joseph Pennell · 1886 · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.9.189

The image shows a landscape with water, a boat, a person, land, a windmill, trees, and man-made structures. The brushwork is fine and intricate, creating texture with a monochrome color palette of black, grey, and off-white.
James McBey, The Amstel, 1910, etching, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.117

The Amstel

James McBey · 1910 · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.9.117

The image depicts a seated woman holding a baby on her lap. She is leaning forward, supporting the baby with both arms, looking affectionately downward. Her facial features are soft and serene, with smooth hair wrapped in a cloth covering her head. She is dressed in flowing garments, and both figures have halos above their heads. The baby is swaddled in fabric similar to the woman's clothing. The setting includes outlines of a structure, a simple landscape with distant hills, and a shining star in the sky.
Robert Austin, Twenty-One Gallery, Bethlehem, 1926, engraving in black, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.13

Bethlehem

Robert Austin, Twenty-One Gallery · 1926 · engraving in black ·  Accession ID  1946.9.13