J. J. Lankes

Lankes, Julius J.
Lankes, Julius John

American, 1884 - 1960

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This is an ink drawing of a rural winter scene. The artwork shows a cluster of snow-covered buildings surrounded by dark trees and a cloudy sky. The rooftops are covered in snow and smoke rises from a chimney. A wooden fence lines the edge, and a snow-covered path winds through the foreground. To the left is a cart with large wheels covered in snow. The drawing uses cross-hatching to create texture and depth.
J. J. Lankes, Winter, No. 2, 1947, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3329

Winter, No. 2

J. J. Lankes · 1947 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3329

The image displays a rural scene with a barn and two silos on a slight incline. The side of the barn is visible, situated towards the center and right of the composition. The silos are on the left of the barn, adding vertical elements. A fence extends from the barn to the right, providing depth. The horizon is low, indicating a vast sky. Clouds float above in a sky with horizontal lines. The artwork features fine detailed linework, typical of etchings or engravings, creating texture on the grassy field and barn's wooden surface. The color palette is monochrome with various shades of gray and black for detail and depth, emphasizing contrast and texture.
J. J. Lankes, Barn Near Mannheim, Pennsylvania, 1938, wood engraving in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1260

Barn Near Mannheim, Pennsylvania

J. J. Lankes · 1938 · wood engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1260

The image shows a log cabin surrounded by trees. The viewpoint is slightly raised, showing the front and side of the building. A large tree with dense foliage marks the horizon. The sky has cloud formations created with cross-hatching. The cabin is positioned to the left with a path leading to its entrance. The color scheme is black and white. The lawn and shrubs in the foreground offer detail, while a large tree in the background enhances the isolated setting of the cabin.
J. J. Lankes, Log Cabin, 1937, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1262

Log Cabin

J. J. Lankes · 1937 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1262

The artwork features a rural scene with a barn and a silo. The view is slightly elevated. A horizon is visible on the left side, with a line of trees delineating the ground from the sky. The barn and a tree obstruct most of the horizon line. The art style uses fine lines reminiscent of a woodcut technique. The image has intricate details, particularly in the sky and grassy ground. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray for depth. A path and a fence lead towards the barn. A tree stands on the left, with clouds above the barn indicating movement.
J. J. Lankes, Barn Near Reading, Pennsylvania, 1937, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3327

Barn Near Reading, Pennsylvania

J. J. Lankes · 1937 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3327

The image shows a black and white landscape with a snow-covered barn, a horse grazing in the foreground, a cart with large wheels beside the horse, a bare tree on the left, and vegetation in the distant background under a cloudy sky.
J. J. Lankes, Neglected, 1937, woodcut in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3328

Neglected

J. J. Lankes · 1937 · woodcut in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3328

The image is a black and white woodcut print featuring a rural scene. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing the landscape and activity. A house is on the left, and a hay wagon drawn by two horses is in the foreground. The horizon is formed by a line of trees and a small hill. Puffy clouds are scattered in the sky, with rays of light adding depth. The image's style features consistent hatch marks for texture and dimension, from the grass to the clouds. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray.
J. J. Lankes, American Artists Group, Haying, No. 1, 1937, wood engraving in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5276

Haying, No. 1

J. J. Lankes, American Artists Group · 1937 · wood engraving in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.5276

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is situated just above the lower third of the composition, featuring undulating hills. A crescent moon hangs in the sky, partially obscured by thin clouds. The brushwork is detailed, defining clouds and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and white. A tree and a wooden cabin with a smoking chimney are depicted. Two figures are silhouetted in the distance, with a row of trees lining the horizon.
J. J. Lankes, Spring Twilight, No. 2, 1936, woodcut in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3041

Spring Twilight, No. 2

J. J. Lankes · 1936 · woodcut in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3041

The image depicts a rural scene with a traveler approaching along a winding dirt path. The path curves around natural grassland meeting a large tree on the left. An old farmhouse is nestled amongst trees, with weathered wooden siding and a partially visible porch. A telephone pole stands to the right, and a horse grazes calmly. In the distance, the horizon stretches low with rolling clouds dominating the sky. The artwork is in black and white with precise linework and texture in a woodcut style, emphasizing details and tone through contrast and hatching. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the stark beauty of the landscape.
J. J. Lankes, American Artists Group, Sunday Afternoon, No. 2, 1936, wood engraving in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5277

Sunday Afternoon, No. 2

J. J. Lankes, American Artists Group · 1936 · wood engraving in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.5277

The image features a large, snow-covered building with steeply pitched roofs and a tower, set against a textured sky. Executed in a style reminiscent of woodcut or linocut, it showcases strong contrasts between light and dark areas, with a monochromatic color palette dominated by black and white. Snow-laden trees frame the scene on the right and left, with a pathway leading towards the building. A group of figures in dark clothing stand near the building, which has warmly lit windows against a starry sky in the background.
J. J. Lankes, Holiday Time, No. 1, 1934, wood engraving in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3331

Holiday Time, No. 1

J. J. Lankes · 1934 · wood engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3331

The image is a winter scene with two people seated in a sleigh being pulled by a horse along a snowy path. The path winds between trees towards a horizon where hills meet the sky, with layered clouds. The painting is detailed and monochromatic, depicting the stark contrast of the snowy landscape. The trees' textures and snow contours are emphasized with precise brushstrokes.
J. J. Lankes, New Year's Day, 1934, woodcut in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the children of J.J. Lankes), 2015.19.3326

New Year's Day

J. J. Lankes · 1934 · woodcut in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3326