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The image shows horizontal strips that form an abstract representation. The strips reveal partial views of two figures standing side by side. The figure on the left is dressed in a suit and tie with a top hat. The figure on the right is wearing a dress with vibrant patterns and a wide-brimmed hat adorned with feathers. The abstract arrangement of the strips creates a segmented or layered look for the figures.
Saul Steinberg, Untitled (Man and Woman in a Spatial Illusion), 1968, graphite, pen and black ink, charcoal, colored pencil, and crayon on MBM Ingres d'Arches paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.30

Untitled (Man and Woman in a Spatial Illusion)

Saul Steinberg · 1968 · graphite, pen and black ink, charcoal, colored pencil, and crayon on MBM Ingres d'Arches paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.30

The image shows four individuals sitting side by side with no visible arms. They are positioned frontally with their heads and hats as focal points. Facial features are drawn with lines, giving them a stylized appearance. Three faces have vertical lines indicating facial hair or masks, while one face has colorful detailing. They wear distinctive hats with feathers and decorations. The setting includes a table and a bingo hall environment suggested by numbers and the title "Bingo in Venice, California." In the background are simple line drawings of people and props, and a bingo board is visible in the top right corner.
Saul Steinberg, Bingo in Venice, California, 1953, pen and black ink, crayon, and watercolor on wove paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.9

Bingo in Venice, California

Saul Steinberg · 1953 · pen and black ink, crayon, and watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.9

The image shows a man from the knees up, standing in a relaxed position. He has a bald head and is wearing round glasses. His look is neutral with no visible eyebrows, and he has a slightly curved nose. He is dressed in a plain sweater with rolled-up sleeves. His left hand holds a small object. The background consists of a wall filled with various artworks of different sizes and styles. To his left is a table cluttered with art supplies.
Saul Steinberg, Self-Portrait, 1984, graphite and colored pencil on sheet of wove sketchbook paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.32

Self-Portrait

Saul Steinberg · 1984 · graphite and colored pencil on sheet of wove sketchbook paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.32

Saul Steinberg, Untitled (Cocktail Party), 1953, pen and ink, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.10

Untitled (Cocktail Party)

Saul Steinberg · 1953 · pen and ink, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.10

This is a photograph of a drawing on a wooden floor. The drawing depicts an outline of a figure lying on the wooden floor, appearing to be a simplistic sketch of a person wearing a dress and shoes. The sketch is made with thick lines. Next to the sketch, there is a broom positioned to be part of the imagery. A piece of paper lies near the left hand of the sketched figure. The floorboards and the positioning of objects provide a sense of depth and perspective within the image.
Saul Steinberg, Untitled, 1950, gelatin silver print, Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund, 2017.91.1

Untitled

Saul Steinberg · 1950 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.91.1

The image features swirling, elongated lines creating an abstract pattern. Small figures of people holding oversized quill pens are shown. One person is carrying a large, colorful flag with intricate designs. Grids resembling manhole covers or decorative grates are scattered throughout the scene. The fusion of abstract lines with recognizable elements connects the abstract with the real world.
Saul Steinberg, Parade 5, 1950-1951, pen and black ink, graphite, and watercolor on Strathmore paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.5

Parade 5

Saul Steinberg · 1950-1951 · pen and black ink, graphite, and watercolor on Strathmore paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.5

The image displays an intricate network of overlapping geometric shapes and lines, forming an abstract composition. Lines of varying thicknesses and colors intersect, creating a complex pattern reminiscent of an abstract city map or circuit board. Rectangles and other polygons are interspersed with circular arcs. Some sections suggest envelopes and postal marks, hinting at familiar elements like postal correspondence intertwined in the abstract design. The use of red, blue, and green lines adds dynamic movement across the piece.
Saul Steinberg, Via Aerea, 1969, colored pencil, crayon, pen and black ink, watercolor, rubber stamping, and collage additions on wove paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.24

Via Aerea

Saul Steinberg · 1969 · colored pencil, crayon, pen and black ink, watercolor, rubber stamping, and collage additions on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.24

The sculpture depicts three abstract human figures portrayed through a combination of physical elements and two-dimensional drawings. The figures are seated on a bench-like structure, which itself forms part of the sculpture. This structure is rectangular and made of a solid material. The human figures are drawn on the wall directly above the bench, each represented by simple black line drawings. The central figure is drawn holding a newspaper, one on the left appears to be holding a paper, and the one on the right has a box placed on its lap. The linear style of the artwork continues on the wooden floor, where the figures' legs and shoes are drawn, connecting the wall art to the three-dimensional bench components. The sculpture creates an interplay between flat imagery and real-world space, engaging viewers with both the wall and the floor in a cohesive scene.
Saul Steinberg, Untitled, 1950, gelatin silver print, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2017.119.1

Untitled

Saul Steinberg · 1950 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.119.1

The image shows a series of minimalist line drawings of figures with triangular heads and rectangular bodies in dynamic poses. The figures interact with stamped text and symbols like "APPROVED," "RUSH," "FRAGILE," and "TRIPLICATE" displayed in bold typography throughout the composition. The drawings feature exaggerated angular noses and suggest movement, resembling individuals engaged in activities related to handling packages, signs, stamps, and labels. The artwork evokes a busy mailing or stamping process, with the figures resembling workers managing various tasks and documents.
Saul Steinberg, Parade 2, 1950-1951, pen and black ink with fingerprint and rubber stamping on Strathmore paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.4

Parade 2

Saul Steinberg · 1950-1951 · pen and black ink with fingerprint and rubber stamping on Strathmore paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.4

The image features a blue pitcher with assorted flowers, a smaller violet-blue vase with a couple of flowers, two ink bottles, and scattered newspaper clippings on a table.
Saul Steinberg, Flowers and Ink Bottles, 1985, transparent and opaque watercolor, crayon, colored pencil, graphite, ink, and torn and cut-and-pasted paper on wove paper, Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation, 2016.143.33

Flowers and Ink Bottles

Saul Steinberg · 1985 · transparent and opaque watercolor, crayon, colored pencil, graphite, ink, and torn and cut-and-pasted paper on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.143.33