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Todd Butler

Luther E. Johnson

American, 1936-2010

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The image shows a person in a dynamic pose, with one arm extended upward and the other arm holding onto a draped piece of fabric. The individual's body is angled slightly to the side, standing on one leg with the other bent at the knee. The facial features are softly defined with a serene expression, and the hair appears wavy. The person is unclothed, with the fabric strategically covering parts of the body. The background has a monochrome color scheme with a decorative pattern on the right side. There are no prominent jewelry pieces or objects, and the setting suggests a stylized, artistic representation without a defined three-dimensional background.
Anton Maria Zanetti I, A Standing Youth Gesturing to His Right, 1723, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from three blocks in deep purple, light brown, and pink on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2014.56.13

A Standing Youth Gesturing to His Right

Anton Maria Zanetti I · 1723 · chiaroscuro woodcut printed from three blocks in deep purple, light brown, and pink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.56.13

The image depicts a pastoral scene from an elevated viewpoint, showing a countryside landscape with a stream, trees, reeds, and cows. The horizon is low in the composition, with a sky filled with swirling clouds. The artwork features intricate brushstrokes and a monochromatic palette of browns and blacks.
Félix Bracquemond, Evening, 1882, etching and drypoint on Japanese paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.1.1

Evening

Félix Bracquemond · 1882 · etching and drypoint on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  1981.1.1

This is a drawing of a nude figure draped with a flowing cloth. The figure is standing on a small patch of ground, with one hand raised and touching a piece of cloth above. The artwork is rendered in monochromatic blue tones, with soft shadows and highlights accentuating the musculature and form of the figure. The background is minimal, focusing attention on the figure.
Anton Maria Zanetti I, A Standing Youth Gesturing to His Right, 1723, chiaroscuro woodcut, printed in three blocks in two shades of gray-green and ochre, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2014.56.14

A Standing Youth Gesturing to His Right

Anton Maria Zanetti I · 1723 · chiaroscuro woodcut, printed in three blocks in two shades of gray-green and ochre ·  Accession ID  2014.56.14

The image shows a central seated figure on an elevated throne-like chair. The central figure has a beard and curly hair, dressed in a robe, holding a long staff. Surrounding him are at least fifteen standing individuals, most with beards and curly hair, wearing long robes and cloaks. Some figures are closely positioned together. In the background, there is an architectural structure with columns and arches, with a draped cloth above the group. Inscriptions in frames at the base and side of the image, two arches in the background.
Lambert Suavius, The Blind Prince, c. 1550, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1984.38.2

The Blind Prince

Lambert Suavius · c. 1550 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1984.38.2

The image depicts a coastal scene from above eye level. The shoreline is visible with sailboats on the left. The horizon is low, with the sky dominating the top. In the distance to the right, there is a domed building. The intricate brushstrokes show texture, including ripples in the water and clouds in the sky. The color palette is black and off-white, emphasizing light and shadows. Faint outlines of buildings and ships are in the distance.
Adolphe Appian, Port of San Remo, 1878, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1984.38.1

Port of San Remo

Adolphe Appian · 1878 · etching ·  Accession ID  1984.38.1