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Clare Calder

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The image shows a person seated with their upper body visible, facing slightly to the right. They are wearing a robe with voluminous sleeves and a necklace with oval-shaped pendants. The person has short, neatly combed hair with a distinct ring on their left ring finger. The background is plain with subtle border or frame lines.
Robert Austin, Twenty-One Gallery, Portrait of a Lady, 1929, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.4

Portrait of a Lady

Robert Austin, Twenty-One Gallery · 1929 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.4

The image shows a full-length figure of a person leaning over a wooden fence in a rural setting. The person is depicted in profile, standing with one arm resting on the top of a gate while slightly bending forward. Their facial features are delicately drawn, with a downcast gaze, and the hair is styled close to the head. The person is dressed in a long coat and shoes with a modest heel, and they hold a hat adorned with flowers in one hand. The scene around the individual includes tall, slender trees and wooden fences that create a structured yet natural backdrop, suggesting a countryside environment.
Robert Austin, Girl by a Gate, 1938, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.22

Girl by a Gate

Robert Austin · 1938 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.22

The image shows a person laying on their side on a textured surface that resembles grass or hay. Their hands are tucked under their head, which rests on the ground. The person's facial features are relaxed, with closed eyes. Their hair is covered by a headscarf. They are wearing a long-sleeved garment. Nearby, there is a wide-brimmed hat, a rolled-up piece of fabric, and a small bag. The background features rolling hills and mountains in the distance.
Robert Austin, Woman Sleeping, 1931, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.6

Woman Sleeping

Robert Austin · 1931 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.6

The image shows several people gathered in a room. Most individuals are kneeling or seated, some only visible from the waist up. A few are partially shown from the back. Each person has distinct facial features with expressions of attentiveness. Hairstyles vary, with individuals wearing short hair or hats. Attire consists of long, dark robes or overcoats, with some wearing matching headwear. Some people are holding books or papers. The background is plain, focusing on the group in the foreground.
Robert Austin, 29th of September 1938, 1938, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.25

29th of September 1938

Robert Austin · 1938 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.25

The image shows an older woman kneeling on a stack of logs, holding a saw. She has a scarf wrapped around her head, wearing a long-sleeved cloak. The background includes a ladder, a wall, and scattered wood.
Robert Austin, Widow, 1944, engraving in black with black chalk on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.27

Widow

Robert Austin · 1944 · engraving in black with black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.27

The image shows an elderly woman kneeling on the ground, leaning on a saw placed against a stack of logs. She has a focused expression and is wearing a coat over a dress, with her hair covered by a scarf. A ladder leans against a wall in the background, and there are more logs scattered around. The setting is a simple, enclosed space with minimal decoration.
Robert Austin, Widow, 1944, engraving in black on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.28

Widow

Robert Austin · 1944 · engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.28

The image depicts the upper body and lower legs of a person leaning forward over the back of a chair, with their head resting on their arms on top of the chair. The person, wearing a head covering, short hair, a long patterned garment, and simple shoes or boots, is seated on the edge of the chair. Their closed eyes are visible from the side profile shown. The background includes a tasseled draped fabric on the left and a textured wall on the right, with large tiled flooring under the chair, indicating an indoor setting.
Robert Austin, Litany, 1934, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.12

Litany

Robert Austin · 1934 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.12

The image shows two people kneeling at an altar or prayer stand. The person in the foreground has light-colored, wavy hair and a pensive expression, with hands clasped in front. They wear a long coat and a headscarf. The person beside them also kneels, with their head slightly turned, wearing a similar head covering. Around them is a wooden structure, and an umbrella is nearby. The altar has a floral arrangement with large blooms and candlesticks holding unlit candles. The background is dark, suggesting an indoor setting.
Robert Austin, Easter Sunday, 1940, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.26

Easter Sunday

Robert Austin · 1940 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.26

The image shows a gothic-style cathedral with intricate architecture, including pointed arches and spires. The viewpoint is across an open space with the cathedral and surrounding buildings dominating the midsection against the sky. The horizon is low and the etching technique used emphasizes detail. The color palette is mainly sepia, giving a historical feel. There are gentle slopes nearby with small human figures scattered around to depict scale.
Robert Austin, Twenty-One Gallery, The Cathedral, Palma, 1927, etching printed in brown on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.1

The Cathedral, Palma

Robert Austin, Twenty-One Gallery · 1927 · etching printed in brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.1

The image shows a person using a scythe in a graveyard. The person is bent over, holding a scythe with both hands, cutting tall grass or weeds among gravestones. The scene is set in a churchyard or cemetery, with multiple gravestones and a partial view of a church building in the background. The drawing is detailed, with attention to the texture of the grass and the folds in the person's clothing. Surrounding details include tree branches on the right side.
Robert Austin, Man with a Scythe, 1932, engraving in black on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.9

Man with a Scythe

Robert Austin · 1932 · engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.9