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Max Liebermann · 1898 · oil, colored chalk, and charcoal on fiberboard ·  Accession ID  2023.164.1

The image depicts the upper body of a person from the chest up. The person is facing forward, slightly turned to the left, with eyes looking towards the viewer. The facial features are delicately drawn, accentuating bold eyebrows and a small, slightly open mouth. The hair is styled with a slight wave, appearing short. The person is wearing a collared garment that resembles a coat. Their right hand rests on their thigh in a relaxed pose. There are no visible jewelry pieces or other objects being held. The background consists of abstract, sharp, jagged lines framing the person.
Walter Gramatté, Madchen (Girl), 1921, drypoint in black on wove paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection, 1989.80.1

Madchen (Girl)

Walter Gramatté · 1921 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1989.80.1

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Winter

Max Liebermann · 1898 · oil, colored chalk, and charcoal on fiberboard ·  Accession ID  2023.164.2

The image displays bold, jagged lines and textured shading in an abstract composition. The outlines suggest figures resembling people around a table. Shapes resembling human faces, a vase, and a bottle are present. The overlapping forms create a dynamic flow across the image, inviting exploration of its complexity.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Women at a Table in a Room, 1920, etching with drypoint and surface etching, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.721

Women at a Table in a Room

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner · 1920 · etching with drypoint and surface etching ·  Accession ID  2012.92.721

The image features sharp, angled lines and shaded areas forming an abstract composition. Bold, dark lines intersect and overlap, creating an impression of jagged rocks or angular forms. The arrangement of shapes is open to interpretation, possibly resembling a human figure or draped fabric. The overall pattern of lines and shading creates a dynamic, textured effect on the neutral-toned paper.
Otto Gutfreund, Lovers Embracing, c. 1911, brown ink and brown wash on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2001.108.1

Lovers Embracing

Otto Gutfreund · c. 1911 · brown ink and brown wash on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.108.1

The image shows a full-figure drawing of a person standing upright with hands crossed over the chest. The individual's face is visible, framed by long hair partly hidden under a flowing garment, likely a robe with a hood or veil. The person is dressed in full-length attire with ample drapery indicating folds typical of classical robes. Surrounding the figure are outlines of clouds with ethereal beings, potentially angels or cherubs, some carrying instruments like swords. Above the central figure is a dove, possibly in flight. The background includes cloud-like shapes blending with the figures, creating a celestial theme.
Martino Altomonte, The Virgin Immaculate, 1726/28?, black chalk heightened with white on blue paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2002.5.1

The Virgin Immaculate

Martino Altomonte · 1726/28? · black chalk heightened with white on blue paper ·  Accession ID  2002.5.1

This is a painting of two abstract figures in a vibrant landscape. The image shows two stylized, nude figures in an abstract form against a dark blue background. The background is blue with black brushstrokes hinting at foliage. The ground is green. One figure is bending forward, while the other is seated with their back turned. The artwork features strong contrasting colors, simplified shapes, and focuses on body language. The style is reminiscent of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, known for vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and expressive forms.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Bathing Couple, 1910, color woodcut printed in black, blue, green, and red on blotting paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.135

Bathing Couple

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner · 1910 · color woodcut printed in black, blue, green, and red on blotting paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.135

Shown from the hips up, a woman sits facing our left as she cradles a child in her lap in this vertical painting. A ginger-brown parapet spanning the lower edge of the composition separates them from us, and they have pale skin. A lavender cloth is wrapped across the woman’s forehead under an ivory-white veil that covers her hair. A cobalt-blue mantle drapes over her head and wraps around her brick-red robe. The mantle is edged in gold, and an ivory cloth is tucked into the neckline of the robe. Her eyes and head are lowered slightly to look at the child, and she supports his bottom with her left hand, on our right. Her right hand curves delicately around his shoulders. The nude, chubby child is cradled so he faces our right. He has delicate features, blond hair, and he looks up to look at the woman with this lips parted. He rests one hand on his belly with the first two fingers raised, and he touches his chin with his other hand. Beyond the pair, a landscape is filled with grass, dark green shrubs, and tall trees. Hills climb to two distant, beige-colored hills streaked with dark brown and dotted with trees. A cluster of sage-green buildings stands on the hill to our left. Puffy clouds float in a dark azure-blue sky overhead. The brown stone parapet is inscribed in the lower center, “JOANNES BELLINVS.”
Italian 15th Century, Madonna and Child in a Landscape, c. 1490/1500, oil on panel, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1939.1.262

Madonna and Child in a Landscape

Italian 15th Century · c. 1490/1500 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  1939.1.262

Elias Schweiglin, Coral Spoon, c. 1570, red coral, gilded silver, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2024.51.1

Coral Spoon

Elias Schweiglin · c. 1570 · red coral, gilded silver ·  Accession ID  2024.51.1

The image consists of a complex arrangement of lines and shapes creating an abstract pattern. The central figure appears to be a human silhouette overlooking a cityscape. Various rectangular and curved shapes suggest buildings, windows, and urban elements. The intricate details form a dense and chaotic composition that conveys a bustling city atmosphere.
Paul Gangolf, Tightrope Walker (Seiltänzer), lithograph on gray wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.763

Tightrope Walker (Seiltänzer)

Paul Gangolf · · lithograph on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.763