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The image shows swirling and looping lines against a dark background, creating an abstract pattern. The lines overlap to form delicate, curved shapes that resemble flowing ribbons or organic forms. The complexity suggests movement and intertwining, similar to natural patterns like vines or tendrils.
John Buckland Wright, Composition No. 5, 1935, wood engraving printed in black on japan paper, Purchased as the Gift of Andrew Robison, 2016.92.1

Composition No. 5

John Buckland Wright · 1935 · wood engraving printed in black on japan paper ·  Accession ID  2016.92.1

The image shows a scene with a house or series of buildings along the horizon line, under a sun in the sky. The structures are depicted with bold black lines and simple details like arched windows and doors. In the foreground, there are swirling lines indicating a textured landscape leading to the buildings, with a dark structure to the left. The artwork is in black and gray tones, resembling an etching or drypoint technique with varying stroke intensity and direction.
Walter Gramatté, Barracks (Kaserne), 1916, drypoint on cardstock, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.238

Barracks (Kaserne)

Walter Gramatté · 1916 · drypoint on cardstock ·  Accession ID  2012.92.238

The image shows elongated, curved lines creating an abstract representation of a pathway. Silhouetted figures walk along this path, some carrying umbrellas. In the background, there is a structure with posters and advertisements. The abstracted shadows and elongated shapes convey depth and movement.
Eugen Kirchner, November, 1896, etching and aquatint in brown ink on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.307

November

Eugen Kirchner · 1896 · etching and aquatint in brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.307

The image shows a rocky landscape with a low angle view stretching towards a distant horizon. The horizon line is low in the composition, meeting the sea and a landmass. Clouds fill the sky with dense, crisscrossing lines, contrasting with lighter areas. The brushstroke technique features detailed etching strokes conveying texture, primarily in the rocks. The monochromatic color palette uses shades of black and white to highlight the rugged texture and atmosphere. The etching technique adds texture and movement to the landscape scene.
Maxime Lalanne, Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse), 1874, etching on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Greg Jecmen, 2009.17.1

Les Roches noires près Trouville (Marèe Basse)

Maxime Lalanne · 1874 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.17.1

The image shows a man in a slightly hunched forward position, with a somber and contemplative demeanor. His face features strong lines, a full beard, and a furrowed brow. His hair is wavy and slightly disheveled. He is depicted wearing dark, layered clothing with abstracted details. The background is textured with scattered lines and spots. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image.
Hermann Struck, Venetian II, 1910, etching and drypoint on wove cream paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.475

Venetian II

Hermann Struck · 1910 · etching and drypoint on wove cream paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.475

The image shows a river with birds flying above. The horizon is situated one-third from the top, with distant trees and a hint of a larger landscape beyond. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes and etching technique, especially in the depiction of birds and water texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. Birds are shown flying above the river, with some creating ripples on the water. Trees along the riverbanks add depth to the scene.
Félix Bracquemond, Frederick Keppel, Les Hirondelles (The Swallows), 1882, printed c. 1900, etching on Japan paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.5

Les Hirondelles (The Swallows)

Félix Bracquemond, Frederick Keppel · 1882, printed c. 1900 · etching on Japan paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.5

The image depicts a sketch of a reclining nude figure, showing the full length of the body. The person is positioned lying back on a chaise-like structure with both arms raised, hands resting behind the head. The person's face is in profile view, revealing delicate features and loose hair cascading down, which appears to be long and flowing. There is no visible clothing on the person. Surrounding the figure is a softly rendered background that gives an impression of textured surfaces, hinting at a lightly sketched indoor setting with indistinct objects around, such as a chair nearby. The overall composition conveys a sense of relaxation within the depicted setting.
Jacques Villon, Minne étendue dans un rocking-chair (Minne Reclining in a Rocking Chair), 1907, etching in black on wove paper, Evelyn Stefansson Nef Fund, 2016.74.1

Minne étendue dans un rocking-chair (Minne Reclining in a Rocking Chair)

Jacques Villon · 1907 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.74.1

The image is an expressionist-style portrait sketch showing the upper part of a person's body, focused primarily on the face and shoulders. The person is depicted with their head tilted slightly forward. The facial features are pronounced with strong lines and shading, emphasizing deep-set eyes, a prominent brow, and a slightly furrowed brow. The hair is shown as short and combed back. The person appears to be wearing formal clothing, as indicated by the suggestion of a collar around the neck area. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is plain, consisting of the natural texture of the paper on which the sketch is drawn, highlighting the figure's intricate detailing.
Ludwig Meidner, Wolf Przygode, 1920, drypoint on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.369

Wolf Przygode

Ludwig Meidner · 1920 · drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.369

The image is an ink and chalk drawing depicting several studies of figures, focusing primarily on legs and feet. In the foreground, there is a detailed rendering of a set of legs viewed from various angles, some folded underneath the body, with the feet closely together, suggesting a reclining posture. The lower body is covered in cloth that appears to be loosely draped, and the rest of the figure is not detailed. Up above, there are faint outlines of additional figures sketched with less detail, capturing the forms in various resting or reclining postures, with one set of crossed feet visible in the upper left corner. The figures have no discernible facial features due to the sketch's focus on the lower body forms and the roughness of the lines. There is a signature at the bottom.
George Richmond, Tom -- Florence, 1838, graphite, white gouache, and pen and brown ink on tan wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Endowment Fund, 2020.38.4

Tom -- Florence

George Richmond · 1838 · graphite, white gouache, and pen and brown ink on tan wove paper ·  Accession ID  2020.38.4

The image depicts a landscape with a horizon higher up in the composition, showcasing distant mountains, a castle-like structure, a winding path, trees, vegetation, and a building in the distance. The intricate brushstrokes resemble etching techniques, creating texture and shading. The color palette is black and white, with varying densities of hatching and cross-hatching providing a range of greys and shadows.
André-Marie-Paul Borel, Village Overlooking a Bay, 1880/1882, etching on wove paper [proof], Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.90.2

Village Overlooking a Bay

André-Marie-Paul Borel · 1880/1882 · etching on wove paper [proof] ·  Accession ID  2018.90.2