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Paul Davidsohn

German, 1839 - 1924?

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This black-and-white print shows two nude adults, a man and a woman, in full body view standing side by side. The man is positioned on the left, holding up a branch with a parrot perched on it. A small sign hangs from the branch, featuring the artist's name ("ALBERT DVRER") and a date ("1504"). The man turns to look at the woman on the right, with his other hand stretched towards her and one of his legs slightly bent. His facial features are defined, with a straight nose, a slightly furrowed brow, and curly hair framing his face. The woman on the right has long wavy hair cascading down her back. Her face is turned to the left, towards the man, as she reaches out with one hand. In her hand she holds a piece of round fruit, and a snake coils around a branch from the tree behind her, descending towards her and appearing to take a bite of the fruit. She holds another piece of fruit in her other hand, partially hidden. Both individuals have light skin and are bare except for leaves covering their groins. The background is dense with trees and foliage, including more fruit hanging from the central tree, and there are various animals on the ground behind the couple, such as a cat, an elk, a bull, a mouse, and a rabbit. In the top right corner, a jagged rock mountain top is visible with a goat standing on it.
Albrecht Dürer, Adam and Eve, 1504, engraving on laid paper, Gift of R. Horace Gallatin, 1949.1.18

Adam and Eve

Albrecht Dürer · 1504 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.1.18

This image depicts a riverside landscape with buildings, trees, water, people, and boats. Buildings with steep gabled roofs and chimneys are on the left, partially obscured by trees. The horizon is low, showing a flat expanse leading to distant trees and windmills. People are on the bank, and some are in a boat on the water. The image utilizes detailed lines and etching for a textured style in a monochrome color palette of black and white.
Anthonie Waterloo, Churchyard at the Waterside, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.211

Churchyard at the Waterside

Anthonie Waterloo · · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.11.211

This is a drawing depicting multiple figures in classical attire surrounded by dogs, with a detailed cityscape in the background. The composition includes figures in various poses, adorned with flowing robes and carrying items. The cityscape features layered buildings, bridges, and towers, with natural elements like trees and flowing water. The drawing is rich in narrative detail and intricate linework.
Jean Duvet, A King and Diana Receiving Huntsmen, probably c. 1547/1555, engraving on laid paper, Gift of W.G. Russell Allen, 1941.1.155

A King and Diana Receiving Huntsmen

Jean Duvet · probably c. 1547/1555 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1941.1.155

This image shows two winged figures standing near a tree. The figures are positioned around a tree trunk, with one of them holding a seashell. In the background are smaller trees and a building under a clear sky. The drawing uses line work to create texture and depth, especially in the wings and tree bark.
Agostino dei Musi, Two Loves, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.484

Two Loves

Agostino dei Musi · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.484

This image portrays a landscape with a river in the forefront and a village in the background. A building with a sloping roof and chimneys is visible on the left, partially hidden by a tree. A small boat with two figures and a large barrel is sailing near the building. In the distance, there is a fortress-like structure with walls, a tower, and additional figures. Trees and a suggestion of a church tower can be seen on the horizon. The etching technique utilizes detailed lines and hatching for texture and depth, with a monochrome palette highlighting the composition and contrasts of light and shadow.
Anthonie Waterloo, Departure of Two Fishermen, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.214

Departure of Two Fishermen

Anthonie Waterloo · · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.11.214

The image shows a pastoral scene with thatched cottages in a rural landscape. The horizon is hidden by roofs and trees. The precise etching style defines textures of the roofs and trees. The monochrome color palette emphasizes light and shadow. The ground is rough with a pathway curving past the cottages. Small figures walk along the path. The background sky has cloud-like linework.
Anthonie Waterloo, The Small Hamlet, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.218

The Small Hamlet

Anthonie Waterloo · · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.11.218

The image features a landscape view from an elevated perspective. A group of trees fills the left side of the composition, while a distant cityscape with tall buildings and towers is visible along the high horizon. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on varying tones of sepia. The sky above contains swirling clouds that contrast with the darker shades below.
Gilles Neyts, Ioan Huysens, Landscape with Horseman and Three Travelers, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1945.5.92

Landscape with Horseman and Three Travelers

Gilles Neyts, Ioan Huysens · · etching ·  Accession ID  1945.5.92

This is a drawing of a group of people engaged in an activity involving a figure draped in a cloth. The drawing shows figures arranged in a solemn and dynamic composition. The central focus is on figures interacting with a draped cloth. The background is darker, accentuating the central figures. The use of shading and cross-hatching creates texture and depth, adding to the serious atmosphere of the scene. The style displays characteristics of chiaroscuro, highlighting the contrasts between light and dark.
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight, 1654, etching and drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.7162

The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1654 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.7162

The image depicts a landscape scene with a rustic, rural ambiance. In the foreground, there is a narrow path leading to a small wooden barrier or bridge over a stream. Two figures are seated near the water, one holding a long stick. A large leafy tree dominates the center, featuring intricate branch and leaf details. A thatched-roofed cottage is on the right, surrounded by trees and shrubs. In the background, a town with a church steeple is visible on the horizon. The sky shows subtle horizontal lines, contrasting with the denser marks of the land elements. The entire scene is monochrome, emphasizing line work and shading.
Anthonie Waterloo, Three Peasants on a Knoll outside a Hamlet, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.219

Three Peasants on a Knoll outside a Hamlet

Anthonie Waterloo · · etching ·  Accession ID  1946.11.219

This is a drawing of a group gathered around a central figure in a stone structure. The composition captures an intense and dramatic scene, set within a cave-like environment made of stone blocks. The central figure is lying across a stone surface or table and is surrounded by several figures draped in flowing robes, each appearing deeply engaged in the scene's events. The atmosphere is one of reverence and emotion, emphasized by the detailed expressions and gestures of the surrounding figures. Light enters the scene through a small, square opening in the stone structure. A large urn is positioned on the ground to the right side of the composition. The detailed rendering of textures, from the stone walls to the folds of fabric, enhances the dramatic and historical tone of the composition.
Lambert Suavius, The Entombment, 1548, engraving on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2022.69.1

The Entombment

Lambert Suavius · 1548 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2022.69.1

Bibliography

1921

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