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Ms. Jill Newhouse

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The image shows a calm body of water with sailboats docked alongside a pier. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky and cliffs. The artwork features delicate line work detailing the boats, cliffs, and surroundings with a muted blue and grey color palette. Buildings and people are depicted in the distance.
Adolphe Appian, The Port of Monaco, 1873, charcoal, black chalk, and gray wash heightened with white chalk on blue wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1990.16.1

The Port of Monaco

Adolphe Appian · 1873 · charcoal, black chalk, and gray wash heightened with white chalk on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  1990.16.1

Gustave Doré, An Alpine Valley with Trees and Boulders, 1876, watercolor, gouache and black chalk, with pen and black ink, over traces of graphite on wove paper, Gift of Helen Porter and James T. Dyke, 2003.144.1

An Alpine Valley with Trees and Boulders

Gustave Doré · 1876 · watercolor, gouache and black chalk, with pen and black ink, over traces of graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2003.144.1

The image features a tree viewed from a side perspective, showcasing the intricate structure of the tree with long, cascading branches. The horizon is not defined in the composition, as the focus is on the tree itself with its drooping branches covering much of the visual field. The drawing is done in a sketch-like style using dark, expressive lines on a textured, muted blue-green background. The brushstrokes are loose, creating a sense of natural movement in the branches and foliage. The color palette is dominated by dark lines against the subdued blue-green paper, emphasizing the tree's form and texture while creating a serene yet slightly somber visual impact.
Paula Modersohn-Becker, Fruit Tree in Bloom, 1900/1902, charcoal on blue laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dyke, 1995.33.1

Fruit Tree in Bloom

Paula Modersohn-Becker · 1900/1902 · charcoal on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.33.1

This is a drawing showing a bird's-eye view of two figures and a dog on a street. The drawing captures two figures walking closely together on a sidewalk or street. The figures are depicted wearing heavy coats and hats. A small dog is shown in motion to their right. Long shadows are cast by the figures and the dog, suggesting a strong light source. The textures and shading techniques imply depth and dimensionality in the scene.
Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville, Bird's Eye View of a Man and Woman Conversing, c. 1830, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Jill Newhouse, 2004.54.1

Bird's Eye View of a Man and Woman Conversing

Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville · c. 1830 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.54.1

The image displays a view from a slightly elevated perspective overlooking a body of water towards a structure and ships. Small boats are seen moving across the water, with figures visible inside them. In the distance, a large cylindrical tower stands surrounded by tall ships with billowing sails. The sky is filled with soft, sweeping clouds in pastel tones of pink, peach, and light blue. Additional buildings and trees line the horizon, merging with the sky in a gentle gradient. The scene is depicted with intricate details and a precise brush technique, capturing a tranquil and picturesque setting.
Samuel Colman, The Harbor of Seville, 1867, watercolor and gouache on paper, American Art Curator's Fund, 1983.24.1

The Harbor of Seville

Samuel Colman · 1867 · watercolor and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1983.24.1

The painting depicts a hillside village viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, with the village atop the hill, individual buildings distinguishable by warm color tones. Behind the village, the sky is clear blue, the mountains fading into darker tones. Delicate, fluid brushstrokes are used, especially in the foliage and winding path. The color palette is earthy and natural, with greens and browns predominant, the village's architecture and vibrant greenery offering lighter contrasts. The landscape shows rolling terrain rising towards the top of the hill.
Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart, Sun-Drenched Hills near Menton, 1880, watercolor with scratching out over traces of graphite on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Diane Allen Nixon, 2006.31.1

Sun-Drenched Hills near Menton

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart · 1880 · watercolor with scratching out over traces of graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.31.1

The image shows a coastal landscape from an aerial perspective. A cliffside is on the left, leading down to blue-green waters. The horizon is high in the image, marking where the sky meets the sea. The sky is predominantly blue with swirling clouds painted in soft brushstrokes. The technique adds texture and depth to the clouds and water. The color palette includes earthy tones on the cliffside transitioning to deeper blues and greens in the sea. The image conveys natural beauty and the vastness of the coastal scene.
Alexandre Desgoffe, View of the Sea, Normandy, 1852, pastel on buff wove paper, Gift of Jill Newhouse, 2006.13.1

View of the Sea, Normandy

Alexandre Desgoffe · 1852 · pastel on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.13.1

The image is a pencil sketch of an open landscape. The horizon line is near the middle, with an outline of a building or ruins on it. The sketch has loose lines, showing movement, especially in the tree branches on the right. The color palette is primarily grayscale. There is a small figure and a dog close to us, providing scale to the natural elements beyond. The sky and distant elements are lightly shaded, serving as a backdrop to the foreground features.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Souvenir: Roman Landscape with the Colosseum, 1865/1870, charcoal on blue paper, Gift of Jill Newhouse, 2004.54.2

Souvenir: Roman Landscape with the Colosseum

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · 1865/1870 · charcoal on blue paper ·  Accession ID  2004.54.2

The image shows a side profile portrait of a person, capturing their upper body and head. The individual is positioned in profile, facing left. They have distinct facial features with a prominent nose and a defined jawline. Their hair is styled in curls and pulled back neatly. The person is dressed in what appears to be period clothing, with a high-collared shirt that has some detailing. They are wearing a single earring, which is visible on the ear facing the viewer. The background consists of a detailed sketch of trees with branches and leaves, adding a textured element to the composition. The image has an overall classic, drawn appearance with elements annotated, including dates and text on the piece.
Melchior Lechter, A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom, 1885, conte crayon with stumping on brown paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2004.3.1

A Woman in Profile and a Pollard Tree in Bloom

Melchior Lechter · 1885 · conte crayon with stumping on brown paper ·  Accession ID  2004.3.1

The image shows a dimly lit room with a large lamp on a table in the foreground, casting light onto a sleeping figure in a bed and several objects including a jar, a cup, and possibly an artist's palette. The color palette consists mainly of black, white, and shades of brown, giving it a monochromatic appearance with warm tones. The lamp occupies the left side prominently, with the bed and the sleeping figure placed slightly further back in the center-right, while various items appear scattered on the table in front.
Melchior Lechter, The Artist's Studio, 1885, graphite heightened with white gouache on beige wove paper, Gift of Richard A. Simms, 1998.62.1

The Artist's Studio

Melchior Lechter · 1885 · graphite heightened with white gouache on beige wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.62.1