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Jackson, Ira and Virginia

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The image features multiple stylized figures dominating the scene. In the center, a seated figure is depicted from the waist up, facing slightly to the right. The figure has abstract facial features and hair tied up. They wear a flowing garment. Other figures are depicted around them, mainly from the shoulders up, with dark, flowing forms and fabrics. One figure to the right is seated at a table with small objects and glasses. The background is neutral with subtle texture, emphasizing the figures. The scene evokes a gathering or social setting, with a sense of complexity and intrigue.
Armand Séguin, Le Café, 1893, softground etching with roulette, printed in brown-black on laid paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2021.124.1

Le Café

Armand Séguin · 1893 · softground etching with roulette, printed in brown-black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.124.1

The image shows a man sitting at a desk with various objects like bottles, a palette, and brushes in front of him. He wears a knitted cap and a dark robe. He is holding a writing instrument over a piece of paper, with a framed picture partially visible in the background.
Alexandre Lunois, Self-Portrait, c. 1912, etching and drypoint (before reduction of the copper plate), Purchased for the Virgina and Ira Jackson Collection, 2021.39.10

Self-Portrait

Alexandre Lunois · c. 1912 · etching and drypoint (before reduction of the copper plate) ·  Accession ID  2021.39.10

The image shows a person wearing a tall hat leading a horse on a path. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the figure and animals clearly. The horizon is high in the scene, with open land to the left. The sky on the right is depicted with expressive lines suggesting cloud formations. The etching technique is visible in the fine and bold lines rendering the landscape and figures with varied textures. The color palette is monochrome with dark lines against the light paper, creating a stark and graphic quality.
Edgar Degas, Two Sportsmen Mounting Their Horses, 1856, etching on China paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2021.124.3

Two Sportsmen Mounting Their Horses

Edgar Degas · 1856 · etching on China paper ·  Accession ID  2021.124.3

This is a drawing of figures gathered in an intimate setting. The composition captures a group of stylized figures in close proximity. The etching predominantly employs darker tones and sharp lines to define the figures, resulting in a sketch-like effect with visible facial expressions and gestures. The setting appears to be a social gathering or a seated arrangement, where the characters are intricately detailed, with particular attention to facial features and clothing folds. There is a sense of movement and emotion conveyed through these interactions. The background remains abstract and undefined, focusing the viewer’s attention on the dynamic characters.
Armand Séguin, Le Bar, 1893, softground etching with aquatint and roulette, printed in brown on laid paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2021.124.2

Le Bar

Armand Séguin · 1893 · softground etching with aquatint and roulette, printed in brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.124.2

The image shows a street scene from an overhead perspective. People are walking on a curving road, with a line of horse-drawn carriages in the background. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, creating an impressionistic quality. The color palette is muted with soft browns, tans, and hints of yellow, depicting light and shadow. Figures are sketched with quick strokes, emphasizing movement and busyness in the scene. Individual details are minimal, focusing on collective motion.
Pierre Bonnard, The Bridge (Le pont), 1897/1898 (published 1899), 3-color lithograph on wove paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2000.180.13

The Bridge (Le pont)

Pierre Bonnard · 1897/1898 (published 1899) · 3-color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.180.13

The image depicts a person sitting with an upright posture. They have light-colored hair peeking from under a large hat, wearing a dark garment with a light-colored scarf or fur wrapping around the neck. The person's hands are resting on a light-colored item. The background is a soft blur of dark and muted colors in shades of green and gray.
Pompeo Mariani, Elegant Woman in a Fur Coat, c. 1904/1905, color monotype on wove paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2022.176.3

Elegant Woman in a Fur Coat

Pompeo Mariani · c. 1904/1905 · color monotype on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.176.3

The image is a sketch depicting a baby's head and partial torso. The baby is lying down with the face slightly tilted upwards. The facial features are simplified, with emphasis on the eyes and mouth. The baby's hair is shown with light, short strokes. The baby is wearing a loose-fitting garment with a ruffled collar. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain and unadorned.
Pierre Bonnard, Birth Announcement for Françoise Floury, 1932, drypoint in black [proof], Gift of the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2004.162.2

Birth Announcement for Françoise Floury

Pierre Bonnard · 1932 · drypoint in black [proof] ·  Accession ID  2004.162.2

The image shows a sketch of a young child or baby's upper body and head. The child is facing slightly to the left with a tilt to the head, resting on folded arms or a pillow. The facial features are delicately drawn with simple lines and shading, highlighting closed eyes and a small, slightly open mouth. The hair is depicted in wispy lines indicating a short or fine texture. The child appears to be wrapped in fabric, as suggested by the outline around the shoulders and neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the background is plain with the child's name, Françoise Marie Claude Antoinette Floury, and the date, 14 Juillet 1932, inscribed below.
Pierre Bonnard, Birth Announcement for Françoise Floury, 1932, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2004.162.5

Birth Announcement for Françoise Floury

Pierre Bonnard · 1932 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.162.5

This is a drawing of several figures interacting in a landscape. The scene features a group of figures gathered in a clearing amid a broader landscape. The figures are engaged in activity, possibly indicating motion or interaction among them. In the foreground are two dog-like figures. The background contains rolling landscape features and faint suggestions of other figures or natural elements. The sketch uses thick lines and shading to convey form and movement, with an overall impression of spontaneity and abstraction capturing an essence of play or gathering.
Pierre Bonnard, The Capture, 1902, lithograph in dark blue on China paper, Gift of the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2004.162.6

The Capture

Pierre Bonnard · 1902 · lithograph in dark blue on China paper ·  Accession ID  2004.162.6

The image depicts a group of women outdoors. The women are shown from the waist up, standing side-by-side. They are facing the viewer, with their heads slightly turned towards each other. Their facial features are delicately sketched, giving them a composed expression. They all have head coverings and are dressed in traditional attire, including long dresses and shawls. One woman has a hand-stitched pattern on her shawl. There are small decorative elements on their clothing. The background includes outlines of buildings and a fence, contributing to the rustic atmosphere of the sketch.
Charles Cottet, Bretonnes sur le quai, 1894, lithograph on beige wove paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2000.180.123

Bretonnes sur le quai

Charles Cottet · 1894 · lithograph on beige wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.180.123