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J. B. Lankes

American, 1915 - 2010

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The image is a monochromatic woodcut print featuring rustic houses surrounded by trees in a wintry scene. The viewpoint is at human eye level, looking at buildings slightly angled to the right. The horizon is depicted by a line of trees and rooftops. The print shows bold lines and varying textures, capturing shadows and snow effectively. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing the contrast between snow-covered surfaces and dark elements. The scene includes a snow-dusted wooden signpost and grasses peeking through the snow, with leafless trees in the distance against a lightly textured sky.
J. J. Lankes, Winter, 1921, wood engraving in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3302

Winter

J. J. Lankes · 1921 · wood engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3302

The image features an industrial scene with railway tracks in the foreground, surrounded by factory buildings, smokestacks emitting smoke, and tall chimneys dominating the skyline. In the background, there are hints of hills or mountains. The artwork uses a woodcut technique with bold lines and strong contrast between light and dark areas. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black ink on tan or off-white paper to highlight geometric patterns and brushstroke textures.
J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co., Steel Plant, 1929, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3313

Steel Plant

J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co. · 1929 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3313

This is a drawing of a series of large industrial machines with large wheels and crankshafts inside a building with a row of arched windows. The intricate black and white illustration captures an industrial scene featuring a row of massive machinery inside a factory-like space. The composition is dominated by the repetitive geometric patterns created by the arched windows and the round, wheel-like components of the machines. The use of light and shadow through hatching and cross-hatching techniques emphasizes the three-dimensional form of the machinery and the architectural elements of the space. The perspective draws the eye along the line of machines into the depth of the space, enhancing the vastness of the setting. The artwork is detailed with fine lines and contrasts to convey texture and structure effectively.
J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co., Dynamos, 1930, wood engraving in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3321

Dynamos

J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co. · 1930 · wood engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3321

The image is a woodcut print of a rural farming scene. Two horses are pulling a plow guided by a farmer. The point of view is at eye level. The artwork uses simple, bold lines with emphasis on contours and textures. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and cream. The sky is represented by simple lines. Several leafless trees are on the right. Linear patterns suggest textured ground in the foreground, while the distance is flat and lacks detail.
J. J. Lankes, J. B. Lankes, Turning Plowman, 1927, wood engraving in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3310

Turning Plowman

J. J. Lankes, J. B. Lankes · 1927 · wood engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3310

This is a painting of an industrial landscape with a contemplative figure. In the foreground, a figure is shown sitting on the ground with foliage around them. Mountains rise behind them, leading the eye to a distant factory with tall chimneys emitting smoke, set against a large, cloud-filled sky. The contrast between the natural and industrial elements is enhanced by the stylized clouds and bold lines.
J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co., Negro, 1929, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3319

Negro

J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co. · 1929 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3319

This is a drawing of a foundry scene with molten metal being poured. The image depicts an industrial setting where a large ladle suspended from a crane is being used to pour molten metal into a mold or container, while two figures stand observing the process. The scene is rendered in stark black and white, utilizing bold lines and crosshatching to create dramatic contrasts and the illusion of light emanating from the molten material. The detailed line work suggests the intense heat and energy of the foundry environment, emphasizing the mechanical elements and the architectural structure of the facility. The style is reminiscent of woodcuts or linocuts, with sharp lines and a strong graphic appearance.
J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co., Foundry, 1930, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3312

Foundry

J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co. · 1930 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3312

The image shows a winter scene with a winding road disappearing into the distance. Distant hills, trees, and a cloudy sky are depicted. The style is detailed with bold black lines, resembling a woodcut print. Snow-covered scenery with a fence, sparse vegetation, tall trees, and a structure in the distance are visible. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white.
J. J. Lankes, Whitaker's Road—Mount Olive, New Jersey, 1927, woodcut in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3309

Whitaker's Road—Mount Olive, New Jersey

J. J. Lankes · 1927 · woodcut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3309

This is a drawing of an industrial scene. The drawing depicts an industrial site with towering cylindrical structures in the background, resembling silos or storage tanks, lined up in a uniform manner. In the foreground, there are several figures engaged in work-related activities around large, blocky forms that could be crates or machinery parts. There is also a pile of granular material in the center. A large crane structure frames the right side of the composition, and the entire scene is executed in a black and white, woodcut style, emphasizing strong lines and contrasts.
J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co., Freight Handlers, 1929, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3318

Freight Handlers

J. J. Lankes, Doremus and Co. · 1929 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3318

The image shows a woodcut-style depiction of a large two-story house. The front of the house is displayed straight-on, with a central balcony, columns supporting an entrance porch, and a suggested horizon at the roofline. The sky above is filled with horizontal strokes indicating clouds. The color scheme is monochrome with dark shadows and lighter areas highlighting architectural details and surrounding foliage. Vegetation is visible in the foreground, and trees frame the scene on either side.
J. J. Lankes, Selma Lagerlof Home, 1926, woodcut in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3308

Selma Lagerlof Home

J. J. Lankes · 1926 · woodcut in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3308

This image depicts two Christmas card designs. Each card features a scenic illustration of a snowy house and trees with figures in the foreground, enclosed within a card format. The title "Christmas Greetings" appears in a traditional font on a banner below the scene. The top card is depicted in a monochromatic ink-drawing style, while the bottom card shows the same scene with subdued color tones, including a yellow-green background and red banner for the text. In the bottom right corner, there are printing credits indicating that the rights are reserved and the work is attributed to a commissioner marked as "DEL & SCULP JL".
J. J. Lankes, Christmas Greeting, Rothenburg, 1925, color wood engraving on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3330

Christmas Greeting, Rothenburg

J. J. Lankes · 1925 · color wood engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3330