Richard Estes

American, born 1932

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This photograph shows a man on the far left, leaning against a railing in a modern building. He is dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and black tie, and he wears glasses. The building's interior features multiple levels with glass railings and doors, and recessed lights in the ceiling. Across from us, past a large opening between the floors, is a space that looks like a library, with bookshelves visible on several floors. Tall glass windows on the right side show a view of a landscape with a clear blue sky, green lawns, and the dome of the U.S. Capitol building in the distance. Natural light illuminates the modern architectural details.
Richard Estes, Portrait of I.M. Pei, 1996, oil on canvas, Gift of Ian M. and Annette P. Cumming, 2020.21.1

Portrait of I.M. Pei

Richard Estes · 1996 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2020.21.1

The image shows a wood panel with an irregular, large beige shape on the left side against a medium brown background. The artwork has textured lines and patches, evoking a worn landscape with elevations resembling valleys or geological formations. The contrast between rough and smooth textures is reminiscent of eroded rock surfaces or aged parchment.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #40, yellow and light brown], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.16.b

Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #40, yellow and light brown]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.16.b

The image shows a vertical rectangular shape with rough, organic edges on the left side, in tan and brown tones against a textured wooden backdrop. It resembles a carved-out section in wood, with the rest of the surface displaying a smooth wood texture and grain lines. A label and screws are visible on the right side.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, #4, yellow], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.4.a

Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, #4, yellow]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.4.a

This is a painting of a wooden panel with an abstract design. The artwork depicts a wooden surface with a distinct pattern in the center. The center area has a roughly textured, creamy white paint application bordered by a lighter beige ring. There are visible brushstrokes and a sense of layering on the wooden panel with a natural, warm brown tone and visible grain lines. There is a small label at the bottom right corner with artist information.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #6, white-brown], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.4.b

Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #6, white-brown]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.4.b

The image shows two oval-shaped forms on a wooden board. The top oval is in a grayish-brown color, while the bottom oval is a darker green. The texture of the wooden board is visible through the colors, adding a tactile quality. The ovals have an abstract appearance resembling natural formations. There is red writing above the top oval.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [#17, brown and brown-green], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.12

Study VI, New York Harbor [#17, brown and brown-green]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.12

The image shows a large triangular shape made of textured gray material, surrounded by a wooden border with smooth, curvy lines. The gray area has layers of texture, while the wood creates a boundary around it.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, #26, gray], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.17.a

Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, #26, gray]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.17.a

The image shows an irregular, organic-shaped dark form on the left side of a wooden background with vertical grain lines. The shape has soft, indistinct edges and resembles a cloud or an ink spill. There are small, inset shapes and a drilled hole near the top that resemble buttons or fasteners.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #27, dark brown], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.17.b

Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #27, dark brown]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.17.b

The image shows an abstract composition on a wooden surface. A large, irregular circular shape dominates the image with a dark gray center fading into a lighter border. The wood has natural grain patterns and two small circular cutouts. The composition resembles an eye or a crater.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #41, gray-brown], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.10.b

Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #41, gray-brown]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.10.b

The image features an abstract composition with a large, irregularly shaped blue area blending into brown wood texture. The blue shape resembles a rugged coastline, with jagged edges akin to bays and peninsulas. Above, a lighter sand-colored strip suggests a horizon or sandy beach. A rectangular cutout near the top disrupts the flow, adding depth like a window. The abstract image hints at landscapes with natural patterns and textures in wood and water.
Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, #12, blue-gray], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.10.a

Study VI, New York Harbor [recto, #12, blue-gray]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.10.a

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics, Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #42, white], 1997, carved and inked woodblock, Gift of Marlborough Graphics, New York, 2000.50.9.b

Study VI, New York Harbor [verso, #42, white]

Richard Estes, Shigemitsu Tsukaguchi, Marlborough Graphics · 1997 · carved and inked woodblock ·  Accession ID  2000.50.9.b