Roger Brown

American, 1941 - 1997

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This is a drawing of a conceptual art stock certificate. The image features a bordered certificate-like design with the heading "ONE SHARE ART STOCK" inscribed at the top. The central part of the image contains text overlaid with stylized blue brushstrokes. The text appears to be an excerpt from the writings of Thomas Hart Benton. The piece is outlined with a decorative border resembling a Greek key pattern.
Roger Brown, Jack Lemon, Landfall Press, One Share Art Stock, 1989, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.8

One Share Art Stock

Roger Brown, Jack Lemon, Landfall Press · 1989 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.8
The image features a central tree with green pointed shapes resembling leaves, each labeled with names of different wars. To the left stands an abstract obelisk shape, while on the right, a silhouetted figure holds a handkerchief to their face. The background displays a vibrant gradient of orange and red.
Roger Brown, Family Tree Mourning Print, 1987, color woodcut on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2015.144.1

Family Tree Mourning Print

Roger Brown · 1987 · color woodcut on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.144.1
The image shows two people's upper bodies and faces close together. The man has short, dark hair and a broad smile, while the woman has styled red hair, red lipstick, heavy eye makeup, and gold hoop earrings. The man is in a white collared shirt, and the woman is in a red top with black accents. The background features black and white shapes, with the title "The Jim and Tammy Show" in black script above.
Roger Brown, The Jim and Tammy Show, 1987, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.7

The Jim and Tammy Show

Roger Brown · 1987 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.148.7
This is a drawing of a series of narrative scenes featuring stylized figures and architectural elements. The image includes two rows of small framed scenes, each depicting shadowy, simplified human figures interacting within an architectural environment. The architecture is illustrated with a minimalistic style, featuring a series of arches and doorways. The figures are engaged in a progression of events indicated by their postures and movements across the consecutive scenes. The color palette is muted with shades of gray, black, and touches of beige, emphasizing the illustrative and narrative aspect of the composition. Small handwritten text accompanies each scene, suggesting an underlying narrative or story that guides the visual progression from left to right.
Roger Brown, Craig O'Brien, Giotto in Chicago, 1981, color lithograph and photolithograph on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.7

Giotto in Chicago

Roger Brown, Craig O'Brien · 1981 · color lithograph and photolithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.7
The image shows rectangular and angular shapes creating an abstract cityscape. In the center, a tall, narrow building with rectangular windows stands upright. The surrounding buildings are depicted at various angles, with silhouettes of people visible in the windows.
Roger Brown, Teaberry Press, Standing While All Around Are Sinking, 1977, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2015.157.2

Standing While All Around Are Sinking

Roger Brown, Teaberry Press · 1977 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.2
This is a painting of a stylized cityscape featuring a tall building with silhouettes in its windows. The painting portrays a scene at night with a focus on a narrow, four-story building centered prominently in the composition. Each floor has windows containing silhouetted figures in various poses. The building's design is simple, with a symmetrical structure and three windows per row, contrasting with the curving shapes of trees suggested in the background. The sky is depicted with sweeping, diagonal brushstrokes, creating a dynamic effect above the cityscape, while additional buildings add depth to the scene. The painting’s use of stark black contrasting with lighter shades emphasizes the figures and sets a mysterious mood. This is in the style reminiscent of Edward Hopper.
Roger Brown, Teaberry Press, Sinking, 1977, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2015.157.1

Sinking

Roger Brown, Teaberry Press · 1977 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.1
The image displays an abstract scene with a tilted rectangular building, featuring a grid of windows that form distinct, angular shapes. The silhouettes of people occupy the windows, each figure engaged in different poses. Surrounding the building, there are more simplified structures and arc-like shapes, against a banded sky with alternating horizontal lines of dark and light shades.
Roger Brown, Landfall Press, Study for "Standing While All Around Are Sinking", 1977/1998, etching and aquatint in black on textured wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2015.157.3

Study for "Standing While All Around Are Sinking"

Roger Brown, Landfall Press · 1977/1998 · etching and aquatint in black on textured wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.3
The artwork presents a stylized landscape featuring a winding river cascading down through a series of terraced hills, creating a waterfall effect. The scene is viewed from an elevated perspective, with the horizon placed high and a bright yellow glow. The hills are dark brown, lined with green trees that contrast with the light blue of the water. Small white structures resembling tents are scattered throughout the landscape. The river flows towards the closest part of the scene, where it is depicted with smooth, flowing lines, and a small canoe with two figures is visible. The composition uses clean, defined lines and a vibrant color palette.
Roger Brown, Waterfall, 1974, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Friends of the Corcoran, 1985), 2015.19.185

Waterfall

Roger Brown · 1974 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.185
The image displays two intersecting angular structures with rectangular windows, creating an X-shaped form. Silhouettes of people are visible through the windows, with some appearing to be in motion or falling. The background shows bright orange and red flames, while isolated geometric shapes in white represent debris. The overall scene conveys a familiar urban disaster scenario, with dynamic elements and tilted buildings creating a sense of chaos.
Roger Brown, Disasters, 1972, color offset lithograph on paper, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.4

Disasters

Roger Brown · 1972 · color offset lithograph on paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.4
The image shows geometric shapes and wavy lines resembling a cityscape. There are tall, rectangular buildings with dotted patterns, a text "famous artists from CHICAGO" in a stylized font, curving roads with cars, and a billboard promoting an art gallery. The color palette consists of blue and black.
Roger Brown, Famous Artists from Chicago, 1970, offset lithograph in blue and black on coated white wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.19

Famous Artists from Chicago

Roger Brown · 1970 · offset lithograph in blue and black on coated white wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.19