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David and Renee McKee

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This is a painting of a dark, abstract form resembling an iron. The image depicts a large, blocky object with a curved handle on top. The colors used are primarily deep shades of grey and black with hints of red, applied with visible brush strokes. The style is reminiscent of Philip Guston, known for bold, cartoonish representations and unique use of form and color. The simplicity and heft of the object in the picture evoke a sense of mass and solidity.
Philip Guston, Iron, 1976, acrylic paint on illustration board, Gift of David and Renee McKee, 2000.163.1

Iron

Philip Guston · 1976 · acrylic paint on illustration board ·  Accession ID  2000.163.1

The sculpture features a figure with a textured hair, a defined face with two circular eyes, a nose, and a smiling mouth. The figure holds an object close to its chest. The sculpture is made of stone with a rough texture. It is light gray in color and stands upright with a broad base that tapers towards the head. It has an abstract and stylized representation of a person with clear, bold lines that outline its features and attire.
William Edmondson, Schoolteacher, 1935, limestone, Corcoran Collection (Gift of David and Renee McKee, 1982), 2015.19.3920

Schoolteacher

William Edmondson · 1935 · limestone ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3920