Albert Christ-Janer

Christ-Janer, Albert William

American, 1910 - 1973

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This is a photograph of a closed book with a textured grey cover. The book features the fraction "10/10" in bold, black numerals with dotted patterns on the digits. The background texture is consistent across the cover, giving the book a subtle metallic sheen appearance.
Various Artists, Al Blaustein, Luis Camnitzer, Albert Christ-Janer, Roberto De Lamonica, Michael Knigin, Stephen Poleskie, Clayton Pond, Clare Romano, Vasilios Toulis, Murray Zimiles, Pratt Graphic Art Center, Ten Prints by Ten Printmakers, 1969, portfolio of three screenprints, two lithographs, two intaglios, one etching, one engraving, and one stencil with title page, introduction, colophon, artist list, and clamshell case, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.60.1-10

Ten Prints by Ten Printmakers

Various Artists, Al Blaustein, Luis Camnitzer, Albert Christ-Janer, Roberto De Lamonica, Michael Knigin, Stephen Poleskie, Clayton Pond, Clare Romano, Vasilios Toulis, Murray Zimiles, Pratt Graphic Art Center · 1969 · portfolio of three screenprints, two lithographs, two intaglios, one etching, one engraving, and one stencil with title page, introduction, colophon, artist list, and clamshell case ·  Accession ID  2019.109.60.1-10

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated perspective. The terrain is undulating, with hills fading into each other in the distance. The brushstrokes are expressive, creating diverse textures across the hills. The color palette is dominated by golden yellows and deep browns, giving an earthy and warm visual impression. Light and shadow play across the landscape, potentially suggesting the light of dawn or dusk.
Albert Christ-Janer, Chiron Press, Pratt Graphic Art Center, Landforms #50, 1969, lithograph in brown and yellow on Rives wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.60.3

Landforms #50

Albert Christ-Janer, Chiron Press, Pratt Graphic Art Center · 1969 · lithograph in brown and yellow on Rives wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.60.3

The image depicts a textured landscape seen from a high vantage point. The horizon line is close to the top, separating a dark ground from a light sky. Horizontal brushstrokes sweep across the middle, creating an abstract pattern of dark and light tones with spots and linear elements. The color palette includes black, white, dark red, and muted greens.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, color lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.51

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Albert Christ-Janer · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.51

The image displays a minimalist landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is situated near the top third of the composition, separating the sky and land. The brushstrokes are bold and horizontal, forming dark, textured layers resembling hills or abstract terrain. Lighter sections interspersed among the dark masses suggest light or mist. The color palette is limited, mainly dark blacks and brownish hues with some white contrasts. The overall composition conveys a sense of depth and movement through its organized abstraction.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, color lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.50

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Albert Christ-Janer · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.50

The image shows a single, elongated, horizontal rectangle with interwoven and overlapping dark and light tones to create an abstract visual. The piece has a texture resembling rough, grainy surfaces.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, color lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.56

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Albert Christ-Janer · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.56

The image displays a long horizontal band with rough, uneven edges, predominantly filled with black and white abstract shapes. Swirling lines and undulating forms overlap within the band, resembling waves. The composition creates a sense of movement and texture, evoking a rugged landscape or distant planet surface. Lighter sections contrast against the dark expanse.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.59

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Albert Christ-Janer · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.59

Sweeping dark lines and gradients of black and gray stretch diagonally across the composition, intersecting and overlapping to form dynamic shapes. Lighter streaks intertwine with the darker sections, adding a sense of motion and depth.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.36

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Albert Christ-Janer · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.36

The image shows horizontal lines and shapes in blue, green, and brown against a yellow background. The composition appears abstract, with colors resembling a landscape. The image suggests natural formations, conveying a sense of vastness and openness.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, color lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.29

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Albert Christ-Janer · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.29

The image shows intersecting jagged lines and textured surfaces, creating an abstract composition. The swirling patterns resemble rugged landscapes or aerial views of a barren terrain, with sharp contours and rough textures that could be reminiscent of rocky surfaces. Long, thin lines crisscross the image, evoking the appearance of cracks or fissures, while the areas of speckled light and shadow give a sense of depth and movement.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, color lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.35

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Albert Christ-Janer · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.35

The image is a panoramic view in a narrow, horizontal format. The horizon line is not distinctly defined. The style includes a mix of smooth and textured techniques. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and shades of gray. The scene appears abstract, with light and shadow playing across undulating forms. There are no distinct forms or objects visible.
Albert Christ-Janer, Untitled, lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.60

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Albert Christ-Janer · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.60