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Mrs. William C. Seitz

Seitz Estate
Seitz, Irma S.
Siegelman, Irma J.

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The sculpture depicts a geometric design with black and white rectangles. It is contained within a black frame functioning like a box, featuring a front side with vertical transparent stripes. The materials seem to be a mix of opaque and clear synthetic surfaces. The sculpture displays a modern, abstract appearance with depth and layering from the overlapping lines and shapes. The black frame contrasts the intricate design visible through the striped front.
Jesús Rafael Soto, Optical Box, 1964, Plexiglas, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.16

Optical Box

Jesús Rafael Soto · 1964 · Plexiglas ·  Accession ID  2004.30.16

Gene Davis, Jasmine Jungle, 1967, acrylic on canvas, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.3

Jasmine Jungle

Gene Davis · 1967 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2004.30.3

The image displays intersecting lines and curvilinear shapes in an abstract composition. The forms suggest mechanical parts or a deconstructed vase with flowing elements. The artwork incorporates tones of brown, yellow, and muted pinks to evoke gears and funnels. The abstract nature of the piece invites multiple interpretations related to machinery or musical instruments from a cubist perspective.
Jacques Villon, La Mariée, 1934, color aquatint and etching on paper, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.19

La Mariée

Jacques Villon · 1934 · color aquatint and etching on paper ·  Accession ID  2004.30.19

The image depicts an abstract composition with shapes resembling rock formations or abstract architecture. Sweeping, jagged lines create a horizon across the middle. Bold, dark brushstrokes contrast the soft cream background. Rough circular shapes appear close, while vertical forms resembling rectangles or tall stones are further away. The color palette is minimalistic, composed of stark black lines against an off-white canvas.
Philip Guston, Untitled, 1961, reed pen and black ink on wove paper mounted to board, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.5

Untitled

Philip Guston · 1961 · reed pen and black ink on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2004.30.5

This drawing presents an optical illusion. Filling up most of the drawing are the neck and head of a person with light skin and long, wavy hair. Within the outlines of the face, however, there aren't facial features, but rather the nude body of a woman. Breasts take the place of eyes, and a navel sits where we might expect a nose. Towards the bottom of the face, a groin and upper thighs replace a mouth or chin. Behind the head, the background is made up of several horizontal lines of different widths, similar to rippling water.
René Magritte, The Rape, 1966, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Mrs. William C. Seitz, 1982.33.4

The Rape

René Magritte · 1966 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1982.33.4

The image contains various shapes and lines that intertwine and overlap to form an abstract composition. Multiple human faces and figures emerge from the artwork, some with detailed features and others more suggestive and sketch-like. Among them, there is a profile of a person with a distinct haircut, resembling a mohawk. Another figure is colored orange and positioned upright against a green circular backdrop. Bird-like shapes and a detailed depiction of a fox's head are also present. Abstract splashes of color in brown, purple, and green are scattered throughout, mimicking cloud or foliage textures. The overall arrangement presents a whimsical collage of disparate elements mingling freely.
Robert Beauchamp, Untitled [figure studies], 1965, oil paint and graphite on wove paper, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.2

Untitled [figure studies]

Robert Beauchamp · 1965 · oil paint and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.30.2

The image is a pencil sketch of a person standing upright with arms raised behind their head. The figure is depicted in a simple, nude form with basic facial features and a short wavy hairstyle. The background is plain, with a neutral-toned paper and a signature at the bottom right corner.
Louise Nevelson, Female Nude, c. 1930, graphite on wove paper, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.8

Female Nude

Louise Nevelson · c. 1930 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.30.8

The sculpture is an abstract assembly of various rectangular and cylindrical components, intricately arranged in a linear fashion. It is black with a wooden appearance indicated by visible grains and texture. The structure features multiple layers and segments, including circular and hole-punched elements, adding to its geometric complexity. The sculpture rests horizontally and looks to have been constructed with precise attention to the alignment and positioning of each piece.
Louise Nevelson, Secret Box, wood, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.9

Secret Box

Louise Nevelson · · wood ·  Accession ID  2004.30.9

The image consists of a grid of nine panels, each filled with a variety of abstract lines. The shapes in the panels create different compositions, including a human profile, a knight with a lance, figures on horses, and swirling lines. The panels also feature symbolic elements like a sun with a face, flags, and swords, along with abstract characters resembling jesters or performers. The overall impression is surreal and fantastical, inviting viewers to interpret familiar objects in an abstract way.
Pablo Picasso, Dream and Lie of Franco, 1937, aquatint and etching, Gift of William C. Seitz and Irma S. Seitz, 2004.30.11

Dream and Lie of Franco

Pablo Picasso · 1937 · aquatint and etching ·  Accession ID  2004.30.11

This is a photograph of a collection of embossed and stamped metal tags mounted on a wooden board. The tags are made of metal in various colors, shapes, and designs, and they are arranged on the aged and worn wooden board.
Joseph Cornell, La Ricordanza, 1964, construction, Gift of Mrs. William C. Seitz, 1982.33.3

La Ricordanza

Joseph Cornell · 1964 · construction ·  Accession ID  1982.33.3