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Catherine E. Burns Fine Prints

Catherine E. Burns Fine Prints

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The image is a woodcut print depicting two figures in a close-up view, showing their upper bodies and faces. The two individuals appear to be sitting or standing close together in the frame. The person on the left has a slender face with detailed facial features outlined in bold lines, including prominent cheekbones and a small chin. This individual has hair styled into an even parting style that drapes down towards the ears. The person on the right has a more robust face, with a pronounced chin and a mustache, and hair that appears to be closely cropped. Both individuals are wearing dark clothing, possibly suits with visible collars and lapels. The figure on the left is holding an object with elongated fingers pointing. The background consists of a combination of shadows and abstract shapes formed by the contrast of dark and light areas.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, The Married Couple Müller (Ehepaar Müller), 1919, woodcut on pink blotting paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.690

The Married Couple Müller (Ehepaar Müller)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner · 1919 · woodcut on pink blotting paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.690

This is a drawing of an abstract figure resembling a person reading. The image uses bold, simplified lines to suggest the form of a figure wearing a hat and interacting with a book, with exaggerated and stylized features, like the oversized nose and beard. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century modernist abstraction, reducing forms to essential elements. The lines and shapes create a dynamic balance of positive and negative space, contributing to the overall abstract quality of the piece. The use of a monochromatic color palette in brown adds to the simplicity and focus on form and line.
Max Weber, Rabbi Reading, 1919-1920, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.31

Rabbi Reading

Max Weber · 1919-1920 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.114.31

This is a drawing of a cloaked figure in a rural setting. In the foreground, there is a figure cloaked in heavy fabric, navigating rugged terrain with a stick in hand. The background features a small structure with classical columns and a symmetrical facade. The landscape includes barren trees, overgrown foliage, and planks arranged as a bridge. The line work shows attention to detail in capturing textures of natural elements and the figure's attire.
James Jacques Joseph Tissot, Grand Garde (Souvenir du siège de Paris), 1878, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2003.9.1

Grand Garde (Souvenir du siège de Paris)

James Jacques Joseph Tissot · 1878 · etching and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2003.9.1

This is a grayscale print of a bathhouse interior. The scene shows a detailed depiction of individuals engaged in various bathing and grooming activities. The room is bustling with activity; some individuals are swimming or emerging from a pool with a diving board on the left, while others are standing or sitting at the edge of the pool, or conversing or drying off with towels on the right. In the background there are showers and dressing areas. The occupants all appear to be men, although some are only partially visible. They are all partially or entirely nude, and they all have light skin with various hairstyles and forms of facial hair. The ground is black, while the walls of the room are light gray.
George Bellows, The Shower-Bath, 1917, lithograph in black on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Max N. Berry, 2017.102.1

The Shower-Bath

George Bellows · 1917 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.102.1

The image depicts abstract geometric shapes arranged in the form of a reclining figure. The figure includes a long oval shape for the face, rectangles for the limbs, and a combination of curved and straight lines for the body. The overall composition suggests a person resting on a surface, with one arm bent behind the head. The use of dark outlines and muted colors enhances the abstract quality of the image.
Max Weber, Standing Nude, 1919-1920, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.26

Standing Nude

Max Weber · 1919-1920 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.114.26

The image shows a stylized representation of a person seated and facing forward. The figure has angular, abstract facial features, a beard, and a long nose. They wear a broad red hat and a robe-like garment in earthy tones. The person holds an open book close to their chest. The background consists of abstract shapes and lines in blues, greens, and browns. The artwork is minimalistic with a wooden frame surrounding the scene.
Max Weber, Rabbi Reading, 1919-1920, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.32

Rabbi Reading

Max Weber · 1919-1920 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.114.32

The image portrays an abstract artistic representation of a person in red tones. The figure faces forward with a head tilt to the left, showing closed eyes, a stylized hairdo, and wearing a patterned garment with a necklace-like accessory. The background is textured gray, enhancing the contrast with the red figure enclosed in a rectangular border.
Max Weber, Seated Woman, 1919-1920, woodcut in red on gray wove paper, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.35

Seated Woman

Max Weber · 1919-1920 · woodcut in red on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.114.35

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Raphael Soyer, Federal Art Project (New York City) · 1937 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3489