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Lowell Libson, Ltd.

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The image shows a woman sitting down with a stringed instrument. She is gazing slightly upward and to the right, with a gentle expression. Her hair is styled in curls and she wears a wide-brimmed hat with ribbons and lace. She is dressed in a detailed gown with floral patterns, accessorized with a necklace. The background is soft and lacks details, emphasizing the woman's elegant attire. The image appears to be a drawing or a print, created using fine lines and shading.
Nathaniel Dance-Holland, Woman Playing a Cittern, c. 1770, graphite on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2011.113.1

Woman Playing a Cittern

Nathaniel Dance-Holland · c. 1770 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2011.113.1

The image portrays a profile sketch of a man's head and neck. The man has distinct facial features, including a large nose, prominent cheekbone, and a beard sketched in red and grey. His eyes are closed or looking downwards, and he has long hair flowing backwards. The man's shoulder is lightly indicated at the edge of the drawing. He is not wearing any clothing. The background is a plain beige sheet of paper with some irregularities, focusing on the sketch itself.
Antoine Coypel, Head of an Old Man, c. 1716, colored chalks on buff laid paper, Gift of Lowell Libson in Honor of Margaret Morgan Grasselli, 2009.140.1

Head of an Old Man

Antoine Coypel · c. 1716 · colored chalks on buff laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.140.1

The image is a painting depicting a landscape scene with a low horizon. A dirt path winds through the scene, bordered by fences. To the left, a group of tall trees with thick canopies is depicted. The painting uses soft brushstrokes and muted earth tones in the color palette, including rustic browns, soft greens, misty blues, and a soft sky in blues and grays.
Thomas Hearne, Wooded Landscape, late 18th century, watercolor and graphite, Gift of Donald Stone in honor of Lowell Libson, 2022.40.30

Wooded Landscape

Thomas Hearne · late 18th century · watercolor and graphite ·  Accession ID  2022.40.30

Joseph Mallord William Turner, A Waterfall, 1795/1796, graphite with blue and gray wash, laid down on old album sheet, Purchased as the Gift of Dian Woodner, 2009.40.1

A Waterfall

Joseph Mallord William Turner · 1795/1796 · graphite with blue and gray wash, laid down on old album sheet ·  Accession ID  2009.40.1

The drawing depicts celestial beings surrounded by clouds. The figures have wings and are playing various musical instruments or engaged in celestial activities. The scene exudes harmony and a divine presence, enhanced by intricate shading and flowing lines. The artwork is rendered in sepia tones with detailed pen work, giving it a classic and historical feel.
Jan Muller, Angels in Glory, 1590, black chalk, pen and brown ink, and brown wash heightened with white on laid paper; laid down, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2013.107.1

Angels in Glory

Jan Muller · 1590 · black chalk, pen and brown ink, and brown wash heightened with white on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  2013.107.1

The image depicts a street scene from an elevated viewpoint, showing a narrow urban passage lined with buildings. A distant sunlit building stands out at the street's end. A blue sky with clouds is visible above the buildings. The painting features detailed architectural elements and uses warm earthy tones with some blue and soft hues. People in period clothing are seen on the street.
William Callow, Corso Sant' Anastasia with the Palazzo Maffei in Verona, 1855, graphite and pen and brown ink and pen and gray ink, with watercolor and gouache and gum arabic over graphite on thick wove paper (laid on early wove card), Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, 2013.182.1

Corso Sant' Anastasia with the Palazzo Maffei in Verona

William Callow · 1855 · graphite and pen and brown ink and pen and gray ink, with watercolor and gouache and gum arabic over graphite on thick wove paper (laid on early wove card) ·  Accession ID  2013.182.1

The image is a pencil sketch of an urban scene. The point of view is from street level, focusing on the architectural elements of a city. On the right is a large, detailed building with classical columns and arches, topped with sculptures. Several figures are visible, with umbrellas. In the distance, there are various buildings with different rooftops defining the skyline. The sketch is composed of light pencil strokes and soft shading, with a monochromatic color palette of soft gray tones. It captures a quiet everyday moment in an old European city.
Thomas Shotter Boys, Ile de la Cité from the Institut, Paris, c. 1832, graphite with stumping on wove paper, Gift of Lowell Libson in honor of Donald Stone, 2007.72.1

Ile de la Cité from the Institut, Paris

Thomas Shotter Boys · c. 1832 · graphite with stumping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.72.1

The image depicts a man in a slightly crouched posture interacting with two dogs in a forest setting. The man has a rounded face and short, neatly styled hair. He is wearing a light-colored shirt with a necktie, pants, and a coat. A rifle is on the ground beside him. The background is filled with trees, foliage, plants, and rocks.
George Stubbs, George Townley Stubbs, Death of the Doe, 1804, mezzotint on wove paper [proof before color], Purchased as the Gift of the Krugman Family in Honor of J. Sylvia Krugman and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.17.1

Death of the Doe

George Stubbs, George Townley Stubbs · 1804 · mezzotint on wove paper [proof before color] ·  Accession ID  2017.17.1

This drawing depicts a woman in an elegant pose, with her right elbow on a surface and her hand supporting her cheek with fingers curled around her face as she looks to the left. She has pale skin, rosy cheeks, pink lips, and brown hair styled on top of her head. She is wearing an elegant outfit with a gray fur-like trim over a light-colored fabric, and she has a decorative bracelet on her wrist with several strands of pearls. The background is dark with hints of blue on the left, suggesting a sky behind some blurred trees.
Daniel Gardner, Charlotte, Lady Watkin Williams-Wynn, c. 1775, pastel with graphite and gouache on laid paper prepared with white ground, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2016.162.1

Charlotte, Lady Watkin Williams-Wynn

Daniel Gardner · c. 1775 · pastel with graphite and gouache on laid paper prepared with white ground ·  Accession ID  2016.162.1

The image shows a forest by a serene, tree-lined body of water. The horizon is high with tall trees extending close to it, creating a sense of depth. The brushstrokes and watercolor application are delicate, capturing textures of leaves and water gently. The color palette includes muted greens, soft browns, and hints of blue and cream. Closest to us is a dense cluster of trees on the right, curving over the water. Across the water, other tree clusters and shrubs recede into the misty background towards the left.
John White Abbott, Peamore, Devon, 1799, wash and watercolor with pen and black ink over graphite on eight joined sheets of laid paper, on the artist's original mount, Paul Mellon Fund, 2007.16.1

Peamore, Devon

John White Abbott · 1799 · wash and watercolor with pen and black ink over graphite on eight joined sheets of laid paper, on the artist's original mount ·  Accession ID  2007.16.1