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Myron A. Hofer

American, 1893 - 1963

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The image shows a person standing upright with a slight lean to their right. Their head is bowed, looking downwards, with their right hand resting against the side of their face. The person's facial features are not clearly defined. They have short, wavy hair, partly covered with a head covering. They are wearing a loose, flowing garment that covers them from head to toe, with bare feet partially hidden. There are no visible accessories or objects in their hands. The background is a plain, light-colored canvas with subtle orange shading.
James McNeill Whistler, Draped Figure, Standing, 1891, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer, 1947.10.2

Draped Figure, Standing

James McNeill Whistler · 1891 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1947.10.2

This is a drawing of a cityscape with a gargoyle. The gargoyle is perched on a ledge overlooking a densely populated city with various buildings and a tall cathedral in the background. Birds are seen flying above the city. The gargoyle has wings and a serious expression, emphasizing its overseeing role. The architecture suggests a historic style, possibly Gothic. The perspective creates depth, leading the eye from the foreground to the distant tower.
Charles Meryon, Auguste Delâtre, Le stryge (The Vampire), 1853, etching on green laid paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer in memory of his mother, Mrs. Charles Hofer, 1945.6.2

Le stryge (The Vampire)

Charles Meryon, Auguste Delâtre · 1853 · etching on green laid paper ·  Accession ID  1945.6.2

This image is a sketch showing the head and partial upper torso of a person facing slightly to the right while looking forward. The person's position is turned slightly, with shoulders angled and head slightly tilted. The facial features are softly rendered, with detailed focus on smooth skin and subtle shading highlighting their features. They have curly hair that is full and slightly wild, framed around the face. The person appears to be wearing a garment or shawl, drawn with soft strokes, likely to indicate loose drapery, with hints of a ribbon or bow near the neckline. There is no jewelry visible. The background is plain, composed of a rustic, textured surface that complements the sketch's color palette, emphasizing the softness of the figure drawn.
Sir Joshua Reynolds, Head and Bust of a Woman, charcoal with pastel on laid paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer in memory of his mother, Mrs. Charles Hofer, 1946.12.2

Head and Bust of a Woman

Sir Joshua Reynolds · · charcoal with pastel on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.12.2

The image is a sketch of a three-story building with intricate architectural details, viewed from a street-level perspective. The building has a steeply pitched roof, timber-framed facade, and an array of windows. The focus is on the building itself, and the linework is delicate and sketch-like with a mix of fine and slightly broader strokes. The color palette is limited, primarily using a subdued reddish hue combined with black against a warm beige paper background. The sketch includes faintly drawn figures and outlines of adjacent structures, suggesting a street scene with minimal detail beyond the main building.
James McNeill Whistler, Red House, Paimpol, 1893, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer, 1947.10.3

Red House, Paimpol

James McNeill Whistler · 1893 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1947.10.3

The image shows a person reclined on a sofa or bed. They are positioned with their body slightly propped up against the backrest, legs bent at the knees. Their head rests against a pillow or cushion, and they have short, curly hair. The person is wearing a loose-fitting light-colored garment and holds a small polka-dot pillow or fabric in their hand. The background features minimalistic details of a wall and indistinct shapes, with a focus on the person and a couple of pillows.
James McNeill Whistler, Draped Figure, Reclining, 1892, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer, 1947.10.6

Draped Figure, Reclining

James McNeill Whistler · 1892 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1947.10.6

The image features two women. The woman on the left is standing, holding a mask in her right hand and pointing with her left arm extended. She wears a gown with fur-like trimming. The woman on the right is sitting, looking upward with a fan in her left hand. She also wears a gown with fur-like trimming. There are no other objects or scenery visible in the plain background.
Nicolas Lancret, Two Elegant Women in Polish Dress, c. 1723, red, black, and white chalk on light brown paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer in memory of his mother, Jane Arms Hofer, 1944.9.1

Two Elegant Women in Polish Dress

Nicolas Lancret · c. 1723 · red, black, and white chalk on light brown paper ·  Accession ID  1944.9.1

The image displays a black and white drawing of two figures in a natural setting. One person stands with their hands folded in front of them, wearing a dark coat over a light garment. The other person sits on the ground with legs tucked to the side, wearing a light dress. They are positioned against a large tree in a forest landscape.
George Frost, Two Girls in a Landscape, graphite and black chalk on laid paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer, 1947.10.1

Two Girls in a Landscape

George Frost · · graphite and black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1947.10.1

Edgar Degas, Dancer Seen from Behind and Three Studies of Feet, c. 1878, black chalk and pastel on blue-gray laid paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer in memory of his mother, Mrs. Charles Hofer, 1945.6.1

Dancer Seen from Behind and Three Studies of Feet

Edgar Degas · c. 1878 · black chalk and pastel on blue-gray laid paper ·  Accession ID  1945.6.1

The image depicts a sketch of a person focusing on their upper body. The figure is reclining horizontally with their head slightly elevated. The facial features are delicately drawn with a soft profile and eyes looking upwards. The hair is wavy and cascades around the head. The person is wearing a long-sleeved garment with flowing lines. The background consists of diagonal and horizontal lines for texture. No jewelry or additional objects are present in the image.
James McNeill Whistler, Weary, 1863, drypoint on japanese paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer, 1947.10.5

Weary

James McNeill Whistler · 1863 · drypoint on japanese paper ·  Accession ID  1947.10.5

This print shows the front of a building with a sloping roof. The roof is gray with some areas of yellow ochre, perhaps indicating piles of leaves. The building has several windows and window shades, all colored in pale green. There appear to be three stories in the building, with faint vertical lines of lilac bricks or stones on the left and right and an arched opening in the bottom left. Two figures in hats and skirts stand in the bottom left corner, facing the building. The background of the print is yellow-beige paper, and the lines are soft and sketch-like.
James McNeill Whistler, Yellow House, Lannion, 1893, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Myron A. Hofer, 1947.10.4

Yellow House, Lannion

James McNeill Whistler · 1893 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1947.10.4