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Ruth Fine

Fine, Ruth E.

American, born 1941

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Samuel Bernard

Pierre-Imbert Drevet · 1729 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.71.1

The image displays a variety of overlapping circles, wavy lines, and curved shapes arranged in a complex pattern. These elements form an abstract composition that can be interpreted as resembling a natural landscape. The arrangement of shapes creates a sense of movement and depth, inviting viewers to make connections to objects like stones, leaves, and water.
Ruth Fine, Landscape III, 1988, aquatint, soft ground, and hard ground etching on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink, 2021.80.9

Landscape III

Ruth Fine · 1988 · aquatint, soft ground, and hard ground etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2021.80.9

The image shows swirling curved lines and irregular shapes on a vivid blue background. Thick black brushstrokes intertwine with black and white forms, with alternating horizontal and vertical lines. The shapes suggest folds of twisted fabric or dynamic movements. The composition creates a sense of depth and movement.
Hans Hofmann, Tera-Gentle, Composition in Blue, 1952, color monoprint with screenprint on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in memory of Larry Day, 1998.84.1

Composition in Blue

Hans Hofmann, Tera-Gentle · 1952 · color monoprint with screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.84.1

The image showcases an arrangement of abstract shapes and lines that create a central tree-like figure with branching limbs extending upward. The abstract depiction resembles a tree with its trunk and smaller branches against a background of irregular forms that mimic foliage or a textured landscape. This composition evokes imagery of a tree standing in a natural scene, surrounded by shrubs, leaves, and stones scattered around.
Ruth Fine, View II, 1998, spitbite aquatint, soft ground etching, and drypoint on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink, 2021.80.14

View II

Ruth Fine · 1998 · spitbite aquatint, soft ground etching, and drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2021.80.14

The image shows a composition of lines and scattered patches of texture on a dark background. White speckles blend into a dense formation on the left side, which disperses into lines across to the right. The pattern of lines suggests movement or energy flow.
Eugene Feldman, Headlights on West River Drive 1, 1964, offset lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in honor of Rosina Feldman, 2010.11.3

Headlights on West River Drive 1

Eugene Feldman · 1964 · offset lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.11.3

The image features abstract shapes and lines in hues of blue and white. The left section has a silhouette resembling a person in motion and the right section contains a crouching figure. The abstract use of color and form connects these shapes to familiar human postures, without providing a definite interpretation.
Eugene Feldman, Nureyev Flying (blue), 1969, color offset lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in honor of Rosina Feldman, 2010.11.6

Nureyev Flying (blue)

Eugene Feldman · 1969 · color offset lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.11.6

The image displays intricate, intersecting black lines and shapes on a white background, forming an abstract artwork. The lines and shapes resemble dense foliage, with some areas resembling leaves or organic formations. The abstract composition suggests dynamic movement and natural abundance.
Ruth Fine, California Landscape 2 [state 2], 1985, drypoint on wove BFK Rives paper, Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink, 2021.80.4

California Landscape 2 [state 2]

Ruth Fine · 1985 · drypoint on wove BFK Rives paper ·  Accession ID  2021.80.4

The image features large, sweeping forms rising into the sky from a low angle perspective. The horizon is near the lower third of the composition, providing depth. Dark, cloud-like shapes dominate the scene, created with loose, expressive brushstrokes conveying movement and texture. The brushwork is soft and blended, resembling charcoal or graphite drawing, enhancing texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of gray for a dramatic and moody impact.
Richard Mayhew, Untitled (Landscape), c. 2002, charcoal on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in honor of Philip Conisbee, 2009.6.1

Untitled (Landscape)

Richard Mayhew · c. 2002 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.6.1

The image shows two panels with flowing, blurred shapes and lines resembling human forms in dynamic poses. One panel depicts two abstract figures in a dancing motion, while the other shows an abstract shape resembling a person in a dynamic position. The artwork features vibrant, muted colors with low contrast against a dark background.
Eugene Feldman, Nureyev Flying (black), 1969, color offset lithograph on black wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in honor of Rosina Feldman, 2010.11.5

Nureyev Flying (black)

Eugene Feldman · 1969 · color offset lithograph on black wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.11.5

The image consists of flowing lines and organic shapes in soft peach and muted green hues. The abstract design resembles interwoven branches of a tree or plant. The round forms suggest the presence of fruit-like objects. The imagery evokes a lush garden viewed through an artistic and abstract lens, with gentle curves and overlapping elements creating a sense of movement and life.
Ruth Fine, Garden, 1988, aquatint and soft ground etching on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink, 2021.80.6

Garden

Ruth Fine · 1988 · aquatint and soft ground etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2021.80.6