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Miss Elisabeth Achelis

American, 1880 - 1973

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The image shows a street scene at night. A large building dominates the right side of the frame. Distant buildings and a cobbled street are visible, with figures and horse-drawn carriages in the scene. The brushstroke technique is dynamic, capturing texture and atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark shadows and lighter areas. Pedestrians with umbrellas are depicted on the right with deep shadows. A lighter area on the left suggests a light source against the dark sky.
Muirhead Bone, Rainy Night in Rome, 1913, drypoint, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.18

Rainy Night in Rome

Muirhead Bone · 1913 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1942.6.18

The image shows a village scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high in the composition, revealing the village and hills in the distance. In the village, there is a church steeple among houses and trees. The art style features detailed cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. The monochromatic color palette is primarily black and white, emphasizing the scene's details. A path with trees and fences leads to the village, and there are hints of activity like people and livestock.
Childe Hassam, A Vermont Village, 1923, etching and drypoint in black, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.48

A Vermont Village

Childe Hassam · 1923 · etching and drypoint in black ·  Accession ID  1942.6.48

This image shows an elevated view of a tropical landscape with a river flowing through steep rocky hills and dense forest. A horizon separates the sky from the land, which includes water with small islands. The brushstrokes are loose and sketch-like, emphasizing texture and form. The color palette uses varying shades of gray to suggest depth and emphasize foliage. A railroad track moves through the scene, guiding the eye from the bottom left to the horizon.
Joseph Pennell, The Jungle, 1912, lithograph, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.56

The Jungle

Joseph Pennell · 1912 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1942.6.56

Muirhead Bone, Ely Cathedral, 1903, drypoint in black, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.8

Ely Cathedral

Muirhead Bone · 1903 · drypoint in black ·  Accession ID  1942.6.8

Joseph Pennell, The Ferry House, 1919, etching, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.52

The Ferry House

Joseph Pennell · 1919 · etching ·  Accession ID  1942.6.52

The image shows a construction site with a bridge being built. The view is from above, showing the site, a river, and trees. The brushstrokes are detailed and sketch-like, depicting construction elements with dynamic lines. The color scheme is monochromatic, mainly in shades of gray, black, and white. Concrete structures with scaffolding, iron railway tracks, cranes, and construction work on the bridge are visible. In the background, there is a river, a far shore, and a cloudy sky.
Joseph Pennell, The Approach to Gatun Lock, 1912, lithograph, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.58

The Approach to Gatun Lock

Joseph Pennell · 1912 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1942.6.58

The image depicts a view from a slightly elevated perspective. A building dominates the right side of the composition. The horizon line is low, barely visible in the distance, with a faint outline of hills or distant land against a vast sky. The brushstrokes are delicate and intricate, characteristic of an etching technique, with fine lines creating shading and details. The color palette is monochrome with sepia tones. A path or road leads towards the building, where a figure and a horse-drawn cart are shown. The building looks weathered with visible cracks and historical architectural features.
Muirhead Bone, Ayr Prison, 1905, drypoint in black, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.1

Ayr Prison

Muirhead Bone · 1905 · drypoint in black ·  Accession ID  1942.6.1

The image depicts a sketch of a man in profile facing left. His head is tilted slightly upwards, showing a relaxed posture. The man has a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and a mustache with a short beard. His hair is dark and receding slightly. He is wearing a collared shirt with vertical stripes and a coat or cloak. There are no accessories in his hands. The background is plain, and the sketch is signed at the bottom right.
Muirhead Bone, Joseph Conrad, 1923/1925, drypoint, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.5

Joseph Conrad

Muirhead Bone · 1923/1925 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1942.6.5

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated perspective, with hills or mountains in the distance. On the horizon, simple buildings with visible chimneys emit smoke. The artwork uses delicate lines to create a hazy effect, with a monochromatic color palette of sepia and brown tones. Closest to the viewer are figures and a cart on textured ground, adding a human element to the scene.
Muirhead Bone, The Ballantrae Road, 1907, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.2

The Ballantrae Road

Muirhead Bone · 1907 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1942.6.2

This print shows several wooden buildings situated together under an empty sky, with a low structure in front of them. People and a horse are visible under the roof of the structure on the right, with carriages and equipment on the left. Some of the details are hard to discern, especially as many objects are in shadow. The ground is flat and empty.
Muirhead Bone, Moore's Yard, Cambridge, 1903, drypoint in black, Gift of Miss Elisabeth Achelis, 1942.6.24

Moore's Yard, Cambridge

Muirhead Bone · 1903 · drypoint in black ·  Accession ID  1942.6.24