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Marchal E. Landgren

American, 1907 - 1983

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The image shows a landscape with an ancient ruin silhouetted against a setting sun. The horizon is near the upper third of the image. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic palette of dark charcoal tones, with expressive strokes adding texture and depth. Two figures are in the foreground near a winding path, with a bare tree in the distance reaching towards the sun and clouds.
Elliot Orr, The Moonlit Cauldron, 20th century, black lithographic crayon on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2884

The Moonlit Cauldron

Elliot Orr · 20th century · black lithographic crayon on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2884

The drawing shows a waist-up caricature of a person in profile view facing left. The person appears hunched forward, with angular features, thin eyebrows, glasses, a small mustache, dark short hair, and a large hat with a curved brim. They wear a collared shirt and have a pipe in their mouth extending to the left. The background is plain. The names "Yasuo Kuniyoshi" and "Aline Fruhauf" are written in the image.
Aline Fruhauf, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, 1930s, pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2885

Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Aline Fruhauf · 1930s · pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2885

The image is a line drawing of a person depicted in a side profile position. The head shows facial features such as a nose, lips, and jawline. The hair is outlined over the head. The clothing is indicated with minimal lines covering the shoulders. The background is plain with only the lines of the drawing. The artist's signature, "Milton Avery," is in the bottom right corner.
Milton Avery, Marchal E. Landgren, c. 1950, pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2893

Marchal E. Landgren

Milton Avery · c. 1950 · pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2893

The image is a close-up portrait showing a person's face with a slightly tilted angle. The individual has prominent facial features, including a strong jawline, distinctive cheekbones, dark wavy hair that is parted down the middle, large deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. The artwork appears to be an etching or a sketch, capturing detailed texture and shading. No clothing details are visible, and the background is plain.
George Constant, Head of a Girl, 1930, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2886

Head of a Girl

George Constant · 1930 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2886

The image shows an abstract painting depicting two seated figures. The figure on the right has visible facial features, short swept-back hair, and blue and red accents. The figure on the left is more subtly rendered, with fewer facial details. Both figures appear relaxed, with flowing garments and a textured, earth-toned background. There are no clear details of jewelry, objects, or setting elements in the background.
Mark Tobey, Seated Women, c. 1930s, watercolor on paperboard, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2892

Seated Women

Mark Tobey · c. 1930s · watercolor on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2892

This is a drawing of two figures. One is doing a handstand between two pillars, while the other stands with a serious expression and formal attire. The scene is highly detailed with shading and texture, emphasizing the contrast between the dynamic movement and the static posture of the figures.
Alexander Zerdin Kruse, A Distinguished Audience, 1930, lithograph in black on Rives BFK wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2891

A Distinguished Audience

Alexander Zerdin Kruse · 1930 · lithograph in black on Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2891

The image shows a line drawing of six individuals seated around a table. One person is seated on the left side facing forward, while the other five individuals are seated on the right side. Clothing details are minimal, and two rectangular objects are on the table. The background is plain. The drawing is signed "Logasa" with the date "8/3/32" beneath it.
Charles Logasa, Men at a Table, 1932, pen and black ink on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2889

Men at a Table

Charles Logasa · 1932 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2889

The image shows a line drawing of a person, featuring the head and upper body in a profile view. The face, neck, and some clothing are outlined with minimal detail. The hair is sketched with a few strokes. An artistic signature or inscription is near the shoulder. The background is plain to highlight the drawing.
Milton Avery, Marchal E. Landgren, 1947, pen and black ink on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2896

Marchal E. Landgren

Milton Avery · 1947 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2896

This image depicts an abstract composition with a central irregular shape surrounded by a mustard-yellow outline. This shape rests on a tilted brown quadrilateral against a muted mauve background. Black lines radiate from the central shape, converging in small black dots resembling pins.
Charles G. Shaw, Untitled, 1939, tempera with brush and black ink on composition board, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Marchal Landgren, 1974), 2015.19.2556

Untitled

Charles G. Shaw · 1939 · tempera with brush and black ink on composition board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2556

The image depicts a sketched landscape seen from a high vantage point. The horizon is not clearly defined, showing a gently sloping terrain leading to a cluster of trees and foliage. The artist utilized loose pencil strokes of varying pressure and intensity to show depth and texture. There is a large rounded shape representing a hill or mound with sparse vegetation nearby. Further away, darker strokes show trees and plants, creating a lush greenery effect. The color palette is muted greys of pencil on a beige background, providing a monochromatic and subtle visual presentation.
Milton Avery, Study for "Bucolic Landscape", c. 1945, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.2894

Study for "Bucolic Landscape"

Milton Avery · c. 1945 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2894