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Estate of Robert Brownlee and William Jordan

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This is a drawing of a decorated manuscript page featuring musical themes and instruments. The illustration depicts a music-themed page labeled "CHAPITRE 1er DEFINTIONS GENERALES. NOTES. PORTEE. CLES." The drawing includes handwritten text in French, possibly outlining music theory concepts, surrounded by decorative border designs and sketches. There are intricate black and white drawings of musicians playing various instruments. The background and parts of the text are obscured by a wash of brownish-red watercolor, enhancing the vintage appearance of the piece. Overall, the composition combines textual and visual elements to explore the subject of music in a visually engaging way.
Pierre Bonnard, Petite solfège illustré, chapitre 1, 1893, lithograph with watercolor and ink on wove paper [trial proof], Bequest of William B. Jordan and Robert Dean Brownlee, 2019.45.5

Petite solfège illustré, chapitre 1

Pierre Bonnard · 1893 · lithograph with watercolor and ink on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2019.45.5

The sculpture depicted on the coin features two figures in a classical or mythological style. One figure is winged and draped in robes with an arm around the other figure, who is a muscular male holding a tool. The sculpture is cast in bronze, with an ornate background including columns and foliage. The relief is detailed, showing flowing garments and defined musculature. The top of the medallion is inscribed with "GLORIA ET FELICITAS DVCIT AD ASTRA VIA."
Jules-Clément Chaplain, Salon Prize for Sculpture, late 19th century, bronze, Gift of the Estate of William B. Jordan, 2019.45.2

Salon Prize for Sculpture

Jules-Clément Chaplain · late 19th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  2019.45.2

The image shows a circular bronze medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man looking to the left. The man has curly hair, a youthful face, and is dressed in a formal coat with a high collar and a cravat. The medallion has a smooth, polished finish and is inscribed with text around the edge.
Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier, Achille-Etna Michallon, 1796-1822, French Painter [obverse], 1823, copper, Gift of the Estate of William B. Jordan, 2019.45.4.a

Achille-Etna Michallon, 1796-1822, French Painter [obverse]

Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier · 1823 · copper ·  Accession ID  2019.45.4.a

The image shows a seascape with figures standing near the shore. The horizon divides the sea and sky, where birds are flying. The sky has cloudy formations in shades of black, gray, and white. The artwork conveys a sense of movement and atmosphere.
Odilon Redon, Two Figures in a Landscape, 1865, graphite on wove paper, Bequest of William B. Jordan and Robert Dean Brownlee, 2019.45.19

Two Figures in a Landscape

Odilon Redon · 1865 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.45.19

The image features a drawing of a naked male figure who is reclining, leaning on one arm, and holding an unfinished shape in the other hand. The person's head is turned slightly to the left with a focused gaze. The individual's facial features are well-defined, with a strong jawline and long hair falling over the shoulders. There are sketches of garments and outlines of another figure surrounding the main figure. The background is a plain, textured surface with scattered sketches and scribbles. There is some writing in the bottom left corner, suggesting that this is a study or preliminary work of art.
Henri Lehmann, Study for "Rêve d'amour", 1848, red, black, and white chalk, with stumping, on laid paper, Bequest of William B. Jordan and Robert Dean Brownlee, 2019.45.17

Study for "Rêve d'amour"

Henri Lehmann · 1848 · red, black, and white chalk, with stumping, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.45.17

The sculpture on the medal is of a female figure in a classical style. She is standing and leaning against a pedestal with her head resting on her hand, dressed in a draped garment and holding an artist's palette in her left hand. The medal is medium-brown bronze, with engraved text including "A MICHALLON SES AMIS" and the year "1823". In the background, there are leaves and a stack of books, one inscribed “CLAUDE>".
Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier, Allegory of Painting [reverse], 1823, copper, Gift of the Estate of William B. Jordan, 2019.45.4.b

Allegory of Painting [reverse]

Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier · 1823 · copper ·  Accession ID  2019.45.4.b

This is a drawing of a series of leaves connected by a stem. The drawing features a minimalistic depiction of a plant with several large, heart-shaped leaves. The black lines are clean and precise, outlining the plant's form against a plain background. The simplicity in the line work draws attention to the organic shapes and the flow of the composition. This drawing emphasizes the form and connection of the leaves, capturing a sense of natural elegance with minimal detail.
Ellsworth Kelly, Wild Grape, 1960, graphite on wove paper, Bequest of William B. Jordan and Robert Dean Brownlee, 2019.45.15

Wild Grape

Ellsworth Kelly · 1960 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.45.15

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Study for "Massilia, Greek Colony": Four Male Nudes in the Act of Levering a Heavy Object

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes · c. 1867/1868 · graphite with pale brown wash, partially squared and extensively pricked, on light brown paper ·  Accession ID  2019.45.18

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Composition (Lignes et taches sur fond beige)

Joan Miró · 1929 · charcoal on tan sandpaper ·  Accession ID  2019.45.23

The sculpture is a relief portrait on a medallion of a man identified as Louis Philippe I, King of the French. The man is depicted in profile with a laurel wreath in his hair, styled in wavy curls typical of 19th-century portraits. Made of bronze, the medallion has a polished surface. The relief captures fine details such as the man's hair, the laurel wreath, and facial features, creating a sense of depth against a flat background. Text around the edges complements the portrait. The craftsmanship suggests it is a commemorative and decorative piece.
François-Augustin Caunois, Louis Philippe, 1773-1850, King of the French 1830-1848 [obverse], 1839, bronze, Gift of the Estate of William B. Jordan, 2019.45.1.a

Louis Philippe, 1773-1850, King of the French 1830-1848 [obverse]

François-Augustin Caunois · 1839 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2019.45.1.a