Louise Arnstein Freedman

American, 1915 - 2001

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Four coffee pots are displayed on a blue-checked surface. The color palette includes yellow, blue, black, orange, and white. The coffee pots are arranged horizontally across the middle of the image, with the checked surface beneath them. A yellow background serves as the backdrop, featuring a blue and red abstract form on the right, and a hanging greenish object on the left. An orange rectangle is underneath the blue surface, along with a small checkered element resembling a piece of paper on the lower left side.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, Quartet, 1949, screenpirnt, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1910

Quartet

Louise Arnstein Freedman · 1949 · screenpirnt ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1910
The image depicts an upward view in a stone quarry setting. The sky shows a red-orange color blending into a muted brown band. Snow-capped rocky formations dominate the scene against the vivid sky. The rocks and snow have textured brushstrokes with dark blues and grays. A green path-like area leads into the scene, with dark tree silhouettes in the landscape.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, Hidden Quarry in Winter, c. 1948, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1908

Hidden Quarry in Winter

Louise Arnstein Freedman · c. 1948 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1908
The image shows a collection of jagged, angular shapes in a cityscape setting. Tall, jagged buildings frame a vibrant yellow sky transitioning into a deep blue. The structures stand like monolithic giants against the sky. In the foreground, an angular shape resembling a person with an arm raised to their brow observes the scene. The stark lines and geometric patterns evoke urban elements such as rooftops, ladders, and water towers.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, The Spotter, 1944, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1906

The Spotter

Louise Arnstein Freedman · 1944 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1906
This is a painting of an industrial scene by the water's edge. There are vibrant and contrasting colors, featuring several geometric and block-like structures. Tall, yellow chimneys dominate the center of the composition, with thick black smoke curling above them. A prominent red building with arched windows is situated on the right, while smaller industrial buildings and factories, painted in black, grey, and turquoise, surround it. The bottom section shows a body of water, depicted in blues and greens, with a small dock or loading area nearby stacked with coal.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, River Edge, 1944, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1905

River Edge

Louise Arnstein Freedman · 1944 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1905
The image is a painting of an urban street scene at night. It shows a city block with bold shapes and vibrant colors. A red building with multiple windows and a fire escape is on the right side. A streetlamp illuminates the snowy ground, and silhouetted figures walk on the street. On the left, there is a corner establishment with signs for "TAVERN" and "BOWLING." In the background, there are taller buildings with billboards saying "BUY BONDS" and "BUY OLD AMERICAN DRY" against a yellow sky. The painting uses a palette of reds, yellows, and blues with black accents. The style is influenced by Stuart Davis, a modernist known for urban-inspired artworks.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, Street Corner, 1942, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1903

Street Corner

Louise Arnstein Freedman · 1942 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1903
The image shows an urban landscape with industrial and religious architectural elements. In the center is a pink church with blue domes and crosses, separated by a road. Dark industrial smokestacks stand to the left of the church, with more industrial buildings in the background. Colorful houses with sloped roofs line the roads, with figures walking along, including one figure in red and green attire carrying a basket. The color palette includes greens, blues, reds, and yellows, creating a dynamic scene showcasing the interaction between industrial and domestic life.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, Evening in Pennsylvania, c. 1941, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1902

Evening in Pennsylvania

Louise Arnstein Freedman · c. 1941 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1902
The image shows an industrial landscape with a small wooden structure in the foreground where a person is working. In the background, there are large industrial buildings, an incline, and scaffolding leading to a factory-like building. Sharp brushstrokes add movement and texture to the scene. Smoke rises from factory chimneys on the left. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray tones.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, Sediment, 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1907

Sediment

Louise Arnstein Freedman · 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1907
This is a drawing of an urban street scene featuring workers handling a large hose. The artwork uses bold lines and dynamic forms to depict movement and activity. The focal point is a couple of figures maneuvering a water hose that sprays across the street. The surrounding architecture includes multi-story buildings depicted with heavy strokes and geometric forms. The color palette is mainly gray and black, emphasizing the urban setting. The lines and forms suggest an influence from social realism or modernist art movements. The composition captures a snapshot of city life in a stylized manner.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, Spring Thaw, 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1909

Spring Thaw

Louise Arnstein Freedman · 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1909
The image shows a composition of sweeping lines and angular shapes converging and diverging throughout the scene, creating a dynamic energy. Diagonal and curved lines dominate the foreground, suggesting a disordered landscape. Structures in the background include a smokestack emitting dark smoke and utility poles. A stone wall is on the right side, with a streetlight casting circular illumination. In the lower right corner, two human figures appear engaged in an activity. These shapes and lines create a scene evoking urban or industrial destruction.
Louise Arnstein Freedman, Flares, 1939, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1904

Flares

Louise Arnstein Freedman · 1939 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1904