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Henri Gallery

American, est. 1957 - closed 1996

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This is a painting of urban storefronts featuring signage and window displays. The composition showcases two sections: on the left, part of an awning is visible with text partially reading "NTAL Cuisine" and a neon sign for "Maurice French Ice Cream Fountain Service." There is also a lower menu display behind red curtains. On the right, another storefront has a large sign for "Trucking" with a phone number and address "333." Below this is a window displaying various objects reflected in large glass panels against the backdrop of older urban architecture. This is in the style of Richard Estes.
Richard Estes, Oriental Cuisine, 1972, color silkscreen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.37.1

Oriental Cuisine

Richard Estes · 1972 · color silkscreen ·  Accession ID  1974.37.1

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Narrows

Carol Summers · 1976 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3248

The image shows the thick trunk and branches of a tree from a close perspective. There is no visible horizon line in the composition, focusing on the twisted branches and bark. The branches are depicted with intricate brushstrokes, creating a dynamic pattern. Natural hues like green, grey, brown, and hints of orange are used, capturing the textural details of the foliage and pine needles. The artwork showcases meticulous attention to the natural form, creating an almost abstract representation of the tree's surface and surroundings.
Patricia Tobacco Forrester, Untitled, c. 1978, watercolor on two sheets of wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Walter Pozen), 2015.19.3247

Untitled

Patricia Tobacco Forrester · c. 1978 · watercolor on two sheets of wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3247

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Untitled

Robert Stackhouse · 1972 · carved oak and pine ·  Accession ID  2019.109.77

There are two elongated wooden boats depicted on the canvas. The color palette consists of varying shades of brown, beige, and tan representing the wood. The boat to the left appears shorter with a pronounced curve on its side, while the boat to the right is longer and slightly tilted, both casting light shadows on the surface below.
Robert Stackhouse, Untitled #5, 1971, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.68

Untitled #5

Robert Stackhouse · 1971 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.68

The image displays precise lines and geometric shapes forming a complex network across the canvas. A figure is centrally positioned, resembling a man seated at a table. The tablecloth is depicted in a checkered pattern, and the figure holds a rectangular object. Two other rectangles could be stacks of paper or books. Background lines and forms suggest a chair and a musical instrument, potentially a piano. In the lower section, an abstract representation of a dog's head is visible amidst fluid shapes and patterns.
Stuart Davis, Man at a Table, 1925, brush and black ink on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2005.145.9

Man at a Table

Stuart Davis · 1925 · brush and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.145.9

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Untitled #3

Robert Stackhouse · 1971 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.69

Mark Rothko, No. 17, 1958, pigmented hide glue, egg, and oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Gallery Fund, 1966), 2014.136.99

No. 17

Mark Rothko · 1958 · pigmented hide glue, egg, and oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2014.136.99

This is a detailed architectural plan on graph paper containing measurements and annotations related to construction elements. The grid lines serve as a guide for dimensions and scaling, while pencil sketches and lines depict various sections and perspectives of the structure. Some areas are shaded darker, possibly indicating specific structural components. Mathematical calculations and configurations are written throughout. The layout shows both vertical and horizontal orientations, revealing an organized planning process.
Robert Stackhouse, Study for "Sleeping King Ascending", 1973, graphite and red colored pencil on graph paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Maxwell Fund, 1974), 2015.19.2557

Study for "Sleeping King Ascending"

Robert Stackhouse · 1973 · graphite and red colored pencil on graph paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2557

The image shows a landscape with a river running through it. There are bushes or tree branches in the foreground with green hues. A snow-covered hill is prominent, and a blue river winds around it. Further back, there are mountains or hills painted in brown and rust tones. The sky transitions from grey to black, creating a dramatic effect. The color palette includes whites, blues, greens, and browns.
Mary Beth Edelson, Quiet Landscape, 1972, acrylic on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1972), 2015.19.2526

Quiet Landscape

Mary Beth Edelson · 1972 · acrylic on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2526