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Galerie R.G. Michel

Galerie R.G. Michel

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The image depicts a person standing with their body slightly turned to the side. They have curly hair and are draped in flowing robes with large folds. One arm extends outward with the hand in a gesture. Next to them is an ornate goblet with a snake coiled around its stem on a platform. The background consists of horizontal lines.
Jacques Bellange, Saint John, c. 1612-1616, etching, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1978.25.1

Saint John

Jacques Bellange · c. 1612-1616 · etching ·  Accession ID  1978.25.1

The image displays a landscape seen from an elevated point, featuring mountainous terrain. The horizon is obscured by rocky peaks, creating depth. The scene is depicted in an engraved style with detailed lines. The color scheme is black and white, emphasizing contrasts. A winding path with travelers is seen near a tree. A river leads towards mountains under a cloudy sky.
Jan van Aken, Clement de Jonghe, View of the River Rhine, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.70.2

View of the River Rhine

Jan van Aken, Clement de Jonghe · · etching ·  Accession ID  1974.70.2

This image depicts a group of people in an ornate setting. The figures are wearing detailed garments and appear to be engaged in a formal activity. Two putti are shown above them. The background includes architectural columns and arches, creating a grand atmosphere. The setting conveys a sense of reverence and formality.
Schelte Adams Bolswert, The Marriage of the Virgin, engraving, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1978.25.2

The Marriage of the Virgin

Schelte Adams Bolswert · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1978.25.2

The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing forward with his head turned slightly to the right. He has defined eyebrows, a straight nose, and a slight smile. The man has thick, curly hair that falls past his shoulders. He is wearing high-collared clothing with a pleated collar and a draped garment. The portrait is in an oval frame with engraved text, and below it is a decorative cartouche with a coat of arms featuring two crowned lions. The background displays a detailed landscape with trees.
Pierre Drevet, Jean Delpech, Marquis de Méréville, c. 1680-1738, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.70.9

Jean Delpech, Marquis de Méréville

Pierre Drevet · c. 1680-1738 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.70.9

This is a drawing of a parade scene. The artwork depicts a bustling street with buildings in the background. Figures observe from windows. The parade shows various figures in costumes and headwear. One figure is seated on a high chair or float, holding a scythe. The scene is filled with movement and activity, with participants seemingly in action. The drawing features heavy lines and shading.
Honoré Daumier, Promenade du Boeuf gras, 1839, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1982.48.3

Promenade du Boeuf gras

Honoré Daumier · 1839 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1982.48.3

The image shows a sketch of two figures, both depicted from the back. The figure on the left is standing with their arms crossed over their chest and their head slightly turned to the right, revealing some facial features like a nose and mouth, with short hair sketched. The figure on the right is leaning against an unseen surface to the right edge of the image, with their legs crossed at the ankles. Their head is turned to the left, showing only their profile, with the hair seemingly styled up or back. Both figures are nude, with no clothing or objects around them. The background of the sketch is plain.
Félix Vallotton, Two Standing Female Nudes, blue chalk on gray laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.70.1

Two Standing Female Nudes

Félix Vallotton · · blue chalk on gray laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.70.1

The image shows a person standing with one arm raised, holding a long staff. The individual is leaning against the staff, slightly turned to the side with their face looking up. They have a beard and aged facial features, with deep-set eyes and a prominent nose. Their hair is covered with a draped fabric matching their robe. The clothing is a draped garment covering most of their body, leaving the legs exposed from the knee down. They are barefoot on a grassy, stone-filled ground. The background includes stone architectural elements like columns and arches, indicating an outdoor or classic architectural setting.
Lambert Suavius, Saint Matthias (?), c. 1548, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.34.3

Saint Matthias (?)

Lambert Suavius · c. 1548 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.34.3

The image shows a pastoral landscape with grazing goats on a slope under sprawling trees. The horizon is high in the composition, featuring rolling hills and distant buildings. The etching technique creates a monochromatic palette, emphasizing light and shadow. The background depicts a vast sky with silhouettes of birds in flight.
Claude Lorrain, Shepherd with Goats (Les chèvres), c. 1630/1633, etching from two plates on two sheets of laid paper; attached, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1987.6.1

Shepherd with Goats (Les chèvres)

Claude Lorrain · c. 1630/1633 · etching from two plates on two sheets of laid paper; attached ·  Accession ID  1987.6.1

The image shows two individuals from the waist up engaging in an activity. The person on the left is turned slightly towards the other individual. She has a delicate facial profile with her hair styled up in a bun or knot. She wears a dark-colored dress or top with tight-fitting sleeves. The person on the right is facing left with short, tousled hair and wears a dark cap. He is wearing a light-colored shirt with faint polka dots and has an object in his mouth. Both individuals have no visible jewelry. The background is abstract with lines suggesting walls and furniture.
Jean-Louis Forain, La noed de cravate (Knotting the Cravat), 1880 and 1886, etching on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.70.6

La noed de cravate (Knotting the Cravat)

Jean-Louis Forain · 1880 and 1886 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.70.6

The image shows a brown teapot on a cabinet with pink flowers coming out of it. The background is textured gray. The teapot is placed slightly off-center to the right on the cabinet, and the flowers are visible at the top against the gray background.
Annapia Antonini, Still-Life, 1980, color aquatint on wove paper, Gift of Madame R.G. Michel and family, 1988.36.1

Still-Life

Annapia Antonini · 1980 · color aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.36.1