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Paul Magriel

American, 1906 - 1990

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The image shows a pencil sketch of a landscape with a horizon positioned towards the bottom. There are tall trees and bushes drawn in detail with textured pencil strokes in the foreground. The composition includes shrubs and branches on the left, two prominent trees in the middle, and rolling hills on the right. The color palette is various shades of gray on beige paper.
Aaron Draper Shattuck, Stowe, Vermont, 1858, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Paul Magriel, 1980.50.4

Stowe, Vermont

Aaron Draper Shattuck · 1858 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.50.4

The image is a pencil sketch of a town along a river. The perspective is from the riverbank facing the town, with hills in the background and the town situated between the hills and the river's edge. The horizon is positioned in the upper third of the composition. The lines in the drawing depict the architecture and landscape with precision and without shading. Details of rocks and vegetation are shown near the riverbank, leading to the town's rooftops and towers. The color scheme is monochromatic, with light grey paper and dark pencil lines.
John William Casilear, Boppart, 1842, graphite on gray wove paper, Gift of Paul Magriel, 1980.50.1

Boppart

John William Casilear · 1842 · graphite on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.50.1

The drawing shows a view across a body of water with sailboats floating on it. Buildings and a tower are visible on the horizon, suggesting a cityscape. The artist used graphite for delicate strokes detailing the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray on off-white paper. Boats with sailors and birds in flight are included in the composition.
Samuel Colman, Seville, 1850, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Paul Magriel, 1980.50.2

Seville

Samuel Colman · 1850 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.50.2

The image is a sketch depicting a wooded environment from a slightly low viewpoint. The trees are shown with twisted trunks and branches extending upwards and outwards, with one dominant tree on the right side. The horizon line is obscured by trees and foliage, with no distinct elements placed directly on it. The sketch uses soft, impressionistic charcoal strokes to convey texture and depth. The color palette is limited to black and gray against a light brown paper, creating a monochromatic effect. Trees in the distance are less defined, blending into the background.
William Morris Hunt, Woman Standing beneath Two Trees, c. 1877, black chalk on laid paper, Gift of Paul Magriel, 1980.50.3

Woman Standing beneath Two Trees

William Morris Hunt · c. 1877 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1980.50.3

The sculpture is of a horse with one leg raised. It is made from a dark metal material with a polished appearance. The horse has smooth, flowing curves and is mounted on a rectangular stone base.
Elie Nadelman, Horse, c. 1914, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Gallery Fund, Anna E. Clark Fund, and William A. Clark Fund, 1961), 2014.136.259

Horse

Elie Nadelman · c. 1914 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2014.136.259

In the center of the painting, there is a bouquet of various flowers, including blue, white, and yellow blossoms surrounded by green leaves and ferns. The color palette is predominantly dark, and the dark-green foliage is hard to distinguish from the black background in some places. The flowers are arranged closely together, with stems and leaves extending outward. There is a small cluster of red berries hanging on the left side of the bouquet.
Titian Ramsay Peale, Spray of Flowers and Ferns, date unknown, oil on metal, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 2014.18.36

Spray of Flowers and Ferns

Titian Ramsay Peale · date unknown · oil on metal ·  Accession ID  2014.18.36

A clear glass pitcher filled with white milk and a plate of bright red strawberries are the main focus of this painting. The plate of strawberries is on the left, and wide green leaves and small white flowers extend beyond the plate to the left and right. The glass pitcher is placed to the right of the strawberries, reflecting small squares of light. The surface under the plate and pitcher is blue-gray with hints of wood grain, and the wall behind them is dark brown, with an area of lighter brown on the right.
Raphaelle Peale, Strawberries and Cream, 1816, oil on wood, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 2014.18.34

Strawberries and Cream

Raphaelle Peale · 1816 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  2014.18.34