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David E. Rust

David E. Rust Trust
Estate of David E. Rust

American, 1930 - 2011

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The image displays bold and curvilinear shapes forming an abstract face-like structure. The design includes multicolored patterns resembling a jester's hat with circular motifs and floral shapes. The central structure consists of geometric fragments with blue circles for eyes and a mustache-like shape. The overall composition suggests a whimsical character, set against a textured background.
Rolf Nesch, Officer of the Guard, 1953, color intaglio and relief print ("metal print") on heavy wove paper, Gift of David E. Rust, 2009.54.8

Officer of the Guard

Rolf Nesch · 1953 · color intaglio and relief print ("metal print") on heavy wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.54.8

The image shows two figures in the foreground. The figure on the left is leaning back, shirtless, wearing knee-length shorts, with disheveled hair. He has a surprised expression. On the right, the second figure is partially submerged in water, lying on his back with kicking legs. He wears long pants and a dark jacket, with curly hair. His left arm is raised above the water. In the background, smaller figures are in motion or seated near a body of water with stone or wooden structures. The setting has a sketched backdrop with simplistic outlines of structures and distant figures.
Honoré Daumier, Tiens c't'idée! Le municipal qui boit un coup..., 1841, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of David E. Rust, 1998.118.8

Tiens c't'idée! Le municipal qui boit un coup...

Honoré Daumier · 1841 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.118.8

This is a drawing of a group of figures in historical attire. The composition features a kneeling figure surrounded by other figures. The scene is set in a grand architectural interior with columns and elaborate details. The style is reminiscent of Girolamo da Carpi, characterized by loosely rendered forms and dynamic postures. Contrast and shading add depth and movement to the scene.
Ludovico Cardi called Cigoli, Saint Vincent Ferrer Taking His Vestments, c. 1580, pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache on laid paper, laid down on old mount, Gift of David E. Rust, 2010.92.1

Saint Vincent Ferrer Taking His Vestments

Ludovico Cardi called Cigoli · c. 1580 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache on laid paper, laid down on old mount ·  Accession ID  2010.92.1

This is a drawing of a group of classical figures gathered around a basin. The sepia-toned image depicts figures draped in flowing garments reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek styles, with an architectural element in the background resembling a balustrade or a similar structure. The scene is framed by ornate, scrolling designs that include mythological creatures. The detailed shading of the robes and the rendering of the figures indicate a focus on classical art techniques. The lower part of the drawing includes an inscription identifying the artist.
Pirro Ligorio, Women and Children at a Fountain, pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, mounted on an old album sheet, Gift of David E. Rust, 2013.137.1

Women and Children at a Fountain

Pirro Ligorio · · pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, mounted on an old album sheet ·  Accession ID  2013.137.1

The image features two full-bodied figures standing side by side. The figure on the right is in a frontal position, facing forward and with one hand raised in a salute. This person has a large nose, pronounced facial features, and is wearing a tall, decorated military hat with a plume and a patterned emblem. Their hair is short and appears unkempt, sticking out from under the hat. The clothing is a detailed military uniform with buttons and a prominent collar. The figure on the left is shown in profile, facing left, and has a slim build with a defined mustache and a similar tall hat. This person's clothing is also a military uniform, with a belt crossing the chest. The background is plain and unadorned.
Honoré Daumier, Un Jour de Grande Tenue, 1844, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of David E. Rust, 2009.54.4

Un Jour de Grande Tenue

Honoré Daumier · 1844 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.54.4

The image depicts two individuals from head to toe. The figure on the left is in a defensive or startled position, leaning backward with one arm raised to touch their head. The second figure, slightly behind the first, is in motion, with one arm cradling the first figure's chest and their head turned upward. Both individuals have detailed facial features and wavy hair. They are wearing flowing garments, with one figure's garment slipping from their shoulder. A chunky, curved instrument is on the ground. The background shows rocky and cave-like formations, enhancing the interaction between the figures.
Gaetano Gandolfi, Orpheus and Eurydice, 1802, black and white chalk on tan laid paper, Gift of David E. Rust, 2006.138.1

Orpheus and Eurydice

Gaetano Gandolfi · 1802 · black and white chalk on tan laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.138.1

Drawn with red chalk on cream-white paper, a person lies back in a bed surrounded by nearly twenty people in this horizontal scene. The bed is just to left of center, and the person leans or is propped against the headboard, which is across from us. Curtains are pulled up over the bed. Others kneel, sit, or stand around the bed. They wear long gowns or garments.
Polidoro da Caravaggio, A Deathbed Scene [recto], c. 1521/1522, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of David E. Rust, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.9.1.a

A Deathbed Scene [recto]

Polidoro da Caravaggio · c. 1521/1522 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.9.1.a

Drawn with red chalk on eggshell-white paper, a woman sits on a box and leans forward, holding out a square cloth. Her body faces our right in profile, and she wears a headdress and a long-sleeved, full-skirted dress. She rests one elbow on her knee as she leans forward. The scene is loosely sketched.
Polidoro da Caravaggio, Woman Seated with a Piece of Cloth [verso], c. 1521/1522, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of David E. Rust, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.9.1.b

Woman Seated with a Piece of Cloth [verso]

Polidoro da Caravaggio · c. 1521/1522 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.9.1.b

This is a drawing of three rats gathered around a trap. The drawing shows three rats labeled "HESSE," "HANOVRE," and "SAXE" in front of a large, box-shaped trap set in a barren landscape with several other rats approaching in the background. The trap is depicted with metal hoops and circular entrances. The coloring is soft, with shades of brown dominating the ground, and a pale blue sky overhead. This is in style of Honoré Daumier.
Honoré Daumier, Pas engageant pour les autres (Unenticing for the Others), 1868, lithograph with watercolor (added by a later hand) on wove paper, Gift of David E. Rust, 1998.118.7

Pas engageant pour les autres (Unenticing for the Others)

Honoré Daumier · 1868 · lithograph with watercolor (added by a later hand) on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.118.7

This is a drawing of several individuals in water, with more figures in the background on a platform. The composition features the heads and torsos of six figures bobbing in the rippling water, each wearing a swim cap or bonnet. Their expressions range from serene to focused. Above the swimmers, there is a dock or platform where more figures are depicted in varied poses, suggesting activity. The background is detailed with suggestion of architecture or a barrier. This is a monochrome piece, likely using charcoal or pencil, as indicated by the soft shading and fine line work.
Honoré Daumier, Nayades de la Seine (Sea Nymphs of the Seine), 1847, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of David E. Rust, 1998.118.6

Nayades de la Seine (Sea Nymphs of the Seine)

Honoré Daumier · 1847 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.118.6