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Dr. and Mrs. William H. Gerdts

Gerdts, Abigail Booth

he: 1929 - 2020; she: born 1937

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In this oval painting, a cluster of ripe red raspberries is surrounded by green leaves. The raspberries are in the center of the painting, surrounded by the leaves that extend towards the edges. Some berries hang from thin green stems over the leaves, towards the light brown ground. The background includes some shadowed green plants and a brown sky.
Lilly Martin Spencer, Raspberries, c. 1859, oil on canvas, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2005.161.1

Raspberries

Lilly Martin Spencer · c. 1859 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2005.161.1

This is a drawing of a comic book cover featuring three exaggerated and anthropomorphic characters. The cover title "JUNK Comix" is displayed in bold, colorful lettering at the top, with the subtitle "TALES OF LUST" near the bottom. The comic book is advertised as costing 50 cents and is produced by "Dog Yank Productions." The scene depicts three cartoon-like creatures dressed in suits and glasses, engaged in a conversation and gesturing with their hands. The left character has elements resembling a dog and a human, including a dog's ear and human-like features, with sweat beads on its face. The central figure has a long nose and a bow tie, appearing to be speaking or pointing towards the third character. The figure on the right has distinctive features resembling prickly hair, glasses, and a turtleneck. Behind them is a surreal background with rainbow colors, abstract mountain shapes, blue skies, clouds, and green structures resembling plants or alien-like forms.
American 20th Century, Do City Productions, Junk Comix, 1971, 28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.77

Junk Comix

American 20th Century, Do City Productions · 1971 · 28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.77

This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features the title "O.K. COMICS #1" in large, bold, and colorful letters with the tagline "THEY'RE O.K." below it. The letters "O.K." are designed with a three-dimensional, cartoonish style and filled with vibrant colors, including yellow, pink, blue, and red, with a white and black outline. The background consists of horizontal blue lines creating a gradient from a darker blue at the bottom to lighter hues and eventually green towards the top right. The bottom left corner of the cover has a logo for "KITCHEN SINK ENTERPRISES," and the bottom right corner states "ADULTS ONLY" and "50¢" in colorful, bold letters. The drawing style is playful and reminiscent of classic comic book aesthetics.
Bruce Walthers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, O.K. Comics #1, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.98

O.K. Comics #1

Bruce Walthers, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.98

The image features several sweet pea flowers drawn with intricate details. The petals of the flowers are light and feathery. The color scheme is monochromatic using shades of black and gray against a light background, emphasizing the contrast between the flowers and the background. The flowers are arranged in the center with their stems and petals extending outward. The top and bottom edges of the image have sparse areas, directing focus towards the central floral composition.
James David Smillie, Sweet Peas, 1891, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.32

Sweet Peas

James David Smillie · 1891 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.44.32

The image shows a composition of curved and angular lines forming an arrangement within a rectangular frame. The abstract design includes geometric shapes resembling fragments of stylized features. The shapes suggest a figure seated and holding an object, with linear patterns that may evoke draped fabric or curtains.
Max Weber, Seated Figure, 1936, woodcut in red on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.65

Seated Figure

Max Weber · 1936 · woodcut in red on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.44.65

Greg Irons, Tom Veitch, The Print Mint, Inc., Deviant Slice Comix #2, 1973, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.43

Deviant Slice Comix #2

Greg Irons, Tom Veitch, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1973 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.43

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure holding a palette in his left hand and a brush in his right. He is dressed in Renaissance-style attire, featuring a snug doublet with intricate swirling patterns, puffed sleeves, vertically striped trousers, and a draped cloak. The material appears to be light-colored marble. The figure stands with confidence and is supported by a small architectural element behind him.
Thomas Crawford, Raphael, n.d., marble, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.126

Raphael

Thomas Crawford · n.d. · marble ·  Accession ID  2018.44.126

This image depicts a drawing of a balloon vendor surrounded by colorful balloons. The character wears a green coat and holds various balloons in colors like yellow, green, and red. The balloons have faces. The title "The Balloon Vendor" is shown in large, colorful, stylized lettering above the character, accompanied by text that reads, "'Overland Vegetable Stagecoach' Presents Comix & Stories from The Balloon Vendor." The style is cartoonish and exaggerated, resembling a comic book cover. In the bottom right corner, there is a price marked as "50¢" in a roundel. The drawing combines intricate details with bold colors, emphasizing the comical and imaginative theme of the illustration.
Various Artists, Fred Schrier, Dave Sheridan, Rip Off Press, The Balloon Vendor, 1971, 28-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.11

The Balloon Vendor

Various Artists, Fred Schrier, Dave Sheridan, Rip Off Press · 1971 · 28-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.11

Daniel Berkeley Updike, Robert Anning Bell, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, The Altar Book: Containing The Order for the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist According to the Use of the American Church: MDCCCXCII, 1896, bound volume with woodcuts and one engraving, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.116

The Altar Book: Containing The Order for the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist According to the Use of the American Church: MDCCCXCII

Daniel Berkeley Updike, Robert Anning Bell, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue · 1896 · bound volume with woodcuts and one engraving ·  Accession ID  2018.44.116

Dave Geiser, L. K. Stalker, The Print Mint, Inc., Bum Wad, Published 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in full color on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.28

Bum Wad

Dave Geiser, L. K. Stalker, The Print Mint, Inc. · Published 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in full color on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.126.28