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Robert Schoelkopf Gallery

Robert Schoelkopf Gallery, Ltd.
Schoelkopf Gallery

1962 - 1991

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The image displays a partial illustration of a person's face. The head is slightly tilted to one side, and the facial features include large eyes, a straight nose, and full lips with a serene expression. The hair is stylized and pulled back. No clothing or accessories are present. The background is plain, emphasizing the drawn head. Shading and line work create dimension in the illustration.
John Storrs, Female Head, c. 1925-1928, graphite on glossy card stock, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1979), 2015.19.2772

Female Head

John Storrs · c. 1925-1928 · graphite on glossy card stock ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2772

This image is a drawing featuring abstract figures and natural elements. The artwork shows three abstract, muscular figures in dynamic poses. The figures are depicted with strong lines and charcoal strokes, emphasizing their physicality and the tension between them. The background includes abstracted elements resembling a natural landscape, such as mountains and trees, also drawn with expressive lines. Shading is used to create depth and accentuate the forms of the figures, conveying movement and energy.
Hans Gustav Burkhardt, Nude Figures in Landscape, 1939, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Anna E. Clark Fund, 1979), 2015.19.2785

Nude Figures in Landscape

Hans Gustav Burkhardt · 1939 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2785

This painting displays angular shapes and planes that give the abstract impression of two faces. Triangular and trapezoidal forms dominate the composition in shades of yellow, green, and tan, with some hints of rosy pink. Near the center of the painting, there are four eyes: one blue, one yellow, one green, and one red. They don't have irises and are solid color with black pupils. Lines run through the eyes, giving them a fractured appearance. Below the eyes, there are two triangles facing each other that could be the noses of the faces, and below those are thin red mouths. Both people appear to have short black hair and wear dark garments. The background is made of rectangles of teal, green, and gray. The brushstrokes in the painting are visible, with some thick and some thin. In many places, the paint is streaky, revealing some of the white canvas below.
Alfred H. Maurer, Abstract Heads, c. 1931, unidentified media on fabric mounted on panel, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund, 1979), 2014.136.136

Abstract Heads

Alfred H. Maurer · c. 1931 · unidentified media on fabric mounted on panel ·  Accession ID  2014.136.136

This abstract image features a composition of circular and triangular shapes interlocking with the form of an anthropomorphic figure and a large bird. The central human figure resembles the shape of Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man, laying spread-eagle upon a multipointed star. Above him, a bird with broad wings stretches across the top of the scene, its beak positioned towards the figure's forehead. The background consists of a pattern of zigzag and triangular shapes in a spectrum of colors, forming concentric circles. The scene is framed by a rich blue hue, adding depth to the intricate patterns and figures.
John Storrs, Holy Spirit, 1945, oil on wood, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase through a gift of the Francis Sydney Smithers Memorial, 1987), 2014.136.149

Holy Spirit

John Storrs · 1945 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  2014.136.149

This painting depicts a view from an elevated position. The horizon is in the center of the painting, where the blue sky meets distant green hills. In the middle there is a small structure with a pointed roof and a tall smokestack, partially obscured by green trees. Closest to us, a gray stone bridge curves gracefully in the lower half of the scene, crossing from a gray building on the left towards the bottom right corner of the painting. The bridge spans a wide, light blue river flowing towards the distance. There is a tall tree in the left corner, partially covering the building behind it. The brushstrokes in the painting are soft, and the color palette consists of light pastels and green tones.
Julian Alden Weir, U.S. Thread Company Mills, Willimantic, Connecticut, c. 1893/1897, oil on canvas, Gift of Margaret and Raymond Horowitz, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.74.1

U.S. Thread Company Mills, Willimantic, Connecticut

Julian Alden Weir · c. 1893/1897 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1990.74.1

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Parade

Ethel Myers · c. 1915 · ink and varnish on card ·  Accession ID  2020.141.5

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Player

Manierre Dawson · 1912 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2014.136.143