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Jack and Margrit Vanderryn

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This is a drawing of an outdoor cafe or garden scene. The image shows a crowded outdoor setting with tables occupied by patrons under large leafy trees. A waiter is walking through with a tray. A table with plates and drinks is on the left, and a raised swing is on the right. Additional figures are seated, engaging in conversations. The background shows a building structure. The scene captures a moment of social interaction and relaxation.
Auguste Lepère, Au coq du brûyeres, 1888, wood engraving, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn), 2015.19.3236

Au coq du brûyeres

Auguste Lepère · 1888 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3236

The image depicts a bustling market scene viewed from a slightly elevated angle. Tall buildings and trees obscure the horizon. The composition features intricate and detailed etched lines to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. Various people are engaged in activities like inspecting items, conversing, and bartering. Additional figures and stands suggest ongoing market activities in the distance. Trees and buildings line the background.
Auguste Lepère, Marché à la terraille, 1890, wood engraving, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn), 2015.19.3237

Marché à la terraille

Auguste Lepère · 1890 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3237

The image shows geometric lines and shapes forming an abstract composition with a central figure. The central figure resembles a humanoid shape with a face featuring large eyes and a prominent nose. The colors used are blue, red, and orange, which suggest clothing or layers. Surrounding vertical and diagonal lines give the impression of a window frame or an archway enclosing the central figure.
Max Weber, Seated Figure, 1919-1920, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.8

Seated Figure

Max Weber · 1919-1920 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.114.8

The image shows a grid-like pattern of vertical and horizontal lines. Solid and hollow shapes alternate along the edges. In the center of the bottom band are rectangular forms resembling pillars topped with circular shapes. The abstract style features geometric shapes suggesting a minimalist architectural design, reminiscent of a modern city skyline or a decorative border.
Max Weber, The Spiral Press, Joseph Blumenthal, A. George Hoffman, Primitives, 1926, bound volume with facsimiles of 10 woodcuts and 1 linocut, including one signed by the artist, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.21

Primitives

Max Weber, The Spiral Press, Joseph Blumenthal, A. George Hoffman · 1926 · bound volume with facsimiles of 10 woodcuts and 1 linocut, including one signed by the artist ·  Accession ID  2015.114.21

The image showcases an arrangement of geometric shapes and lines in brown and teal hues, enclosed within a rectangular frame. The abstract composition suggests a human face, with the teal section resembling an eye or eyebrow, and the brown shapes resembling features reminiscent of a nose and mouth. Surrounding lines and forms hint at elements of a headdress or decorative patterns, typical of abstract art.
Max Weber, Cubist Head, 1919-1920, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.29

Cubist Head

Max Weber · 1919-1920 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.114.29

This is a painting of a dimly lit façade of a building with visible balconies and archways. The composition features a textured surface that creates a mysterious and atmospheric effect, with soft, blurred lines and muted colors. The faint impression of architecture, such as windows and arches, emerges from the shadows, with some light hinting at structures within.
Clifford Addams, Obscure Turning, Venice, c. 1914, drypoint with graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Jack Vanderryn), 2015.19.3293

Obscure Turning, Venice

Clifford Addams · c. 1914 · drypoint with graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3293

This is a drawing of a scene at a marketplace or fair under a large tent. The composition features figures engaged in musical performance and recreational activities. At the center, a group of musicians is seated in a semi-circle, with one playing a double bass and others playing violins. The figures wear wide-brimmed hats. More figures are engaged in games or conversations. On the left side, a table is decorated with various objects. The tent is illuminated by hanging lights, casting warm tones over the scene and creating shadows. The drawing captures a sense of community and shared enjoyment, portrayed through dynamic lines and a warm color palette of browns and ochres.
George Overbury (Pop) Hart, Mexican Orchestra, 1929, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn), 2015.19.3231

Mexican Orchestra

George Overbury (Pop) Hart · 1929 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3231

The image is a monochromatic artwork depicting two stylized figures from the chest up. The larger figure is positioned closely above and behind the smaller one. Both figures have simplified, angular facial features, prominent eyes and noses, and flowing hair. They wear patterned garments and are in a protective or comforting posture. Various objects and geometric shapes are below them, possibly representing a table setting. Abstract shapes and lines fill the background. The bottom section is blank with a signature "Max Weber" on the lower right. The entire composition is framed.
Max Weber, Mother Love, 1920, woodcut in brown on laid paper mounted to paperboard, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.59

Mother Love

Max Weber · 1920 · woodcut in brown on laid paper mounted to paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.114.59

The image shows three abstract figures sitting around a table with a blue object in the center. The figures are wearing hats and engaging in conversation, with one figure facing away from the viewer. The background is muted and multicolored, framed with a rough border.
Max Weber, Three Figures Reading, 1920, color linocut on laid paper mounted to paperboard, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.18

Three Figures Reading

Max Weber · 1920 · color linocut on laid paper mounted to paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.114.18

The image displays bold, angular shapes and fluid lines within a square frame. Rounded forms and straight edges intersect to create a figure that resembles a seated human. Central elements suggest a face with almond-shaped eyes and a simplified nose, alongside a rectangular arm raised near the head. The composition evokes a person sitting with knees bent and embracing legs with one arm.
Max Weber, Seated Woman, 1919-1920, woodcut in brown on laid paper mounted to paperboard, Gift of Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, 2015.114.48

Seated Woman

Max Weber · 1919-1920 · woodcut in brown on laid paper mounted to paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.114.48