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John Stocker

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The image shows a harbor scene with figures on a dock engaging in various activities. A building with a clock tower is to the left, and a fleet of sailing ships is moored along the water's edge. In the background, a bridge spans the view, and the sky is filled with fine, horizontal lines resembling clouds. The color palette is sepia and black, emphasizing detailed linework typical of etching, capturing a maritime environment with a sense of craftsmanship.
James McNeill Whistler, Billingsgate, 1859, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.17

Billingsgate

James McNeill Whistler · 1859 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.17

The image is a line drawing of a person's profile, showing their head and neck. The person is depicted in a side view, facing to the right. Their facial features are minimalistic, with a prominent nose, single outlined eye with eyelashes, and a subtle smile suggested by the curve of the lips. The person has simple, straight hair with a few lines suggesting texture and a headband across their forehead with abstract star-like shapes depicted on it. There is no clothing visible as the drawing focuses solely on the profile of the head and upper neck. The background is plain and unadorned.
Pablo Picasso, Young Girl in Profile, Crowned with Flowers (Jeune Fille de Profil Couronnée de Fleurs), 1944, drypoint in black on laid paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.13

Young Girl in Profile, Crowned with Flowers (Jeune Fille de Profil Couronnée de Fleurs)

Pablo Picasso · 1944 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.13

The image depicts a street view with various figures engaged in different activities, captured from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the sky with minimally detailed clouds. The artwork uses intricate line work and cross-hatching techniques for texture and depth in architectural details and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with strong contrasts of dark and light, typical of an etching or ink drawing. People interact near a thatched structure in the foreground, while further back, buildings, trees, and more figures populate the scene, creating depth and narrative movement.
Jacques Callot, Dying Soldiers by the Roadside, 1633, etching on cream laid paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.1

Dying Soldiers by the Roadside

Jacques Callot · 1633 · etching on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.1

The image shows swirling lines and shapes creating an abstract scene. There are curving lines suggesting a figure with spherical shapes resembling bubbles near the center, and a large, flowing blue form resembling an arm or wing stretching across the top. In the lower section, a round, vibrant pink shape with textured details is reminiscent of a flower. Linear elements converge to evoke a cityscape, with vertical shapes suggesting towers or columns, and outlines forming house-like structures. The composition combines chaotic curves and robust lines to provide an abstract depiction connecting with recognizable forms like a figure, flowers, and architectural elements.
Marc Chagall, Place de la Concorde, 1952, color lithograph, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.4

Place de la Concorde

Marc Chagall · 1952 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  2006.125.4

The image shows a large abstract sculpture with organic, curving forms placed horizontally on a textured surface. The color palette includes various shades of gray, creating a monochromatic effect. The sculpture is in the foreground, slightly off-center towards the right, against a heavily textured background.
Henry Moore, Reclining Figure, Interior Setting I, 1977, color lithograph on T. H. Saunders wove paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.10

Reclining Figure, Interior Setting I

Henry Moore · 1977 · color lithograph on T. H. Saunders wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.10

The image shows a group of figures in a skirmish near a large rustic structure. The horizon is in the middle, with trees receding into the distance. Trees frame the path leading to distant marching figures. There are no buildings on the horizon. The illustration uses intricate lines for detail, with crosshatching for shadows and depth. The color palette is black and white. Closest to us, figures wield poles in a lively scene. In the distance, marching figures are set against the sky and trees.
Jacques Callot, Scene of Pillage, 1633, etching on cream laid paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.2

Scene of Pillage

Jacques Callot · 1633 · etching on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.2

Three figures and a dog are depicted at full length. The figures are standing outside a building. One figure is under an archway slightly facing the other two. The figures have detailed features including beards and mustaches, and wear head coverings and robes with intricate patterns. One figure is gesturing. A small dog is sitting nearby. In the background, there is an architectural structure with an arch and a decorated column. Leafy vines are in the top left. The scene is sketched with fine lines and shading, creating a detailed representation.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?), 1641, etching on laid paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.15

Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban?)

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1641 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.15

The image shows a group of figures in distress on a barren landscape. The textured background conveys a sense of desolation and bleakness. The figures appear weary and despairing, some lying on the ground while one stands cloaked in a shroud, evoking solitude and helplessness. The composition emphasizes the stark reality of their situation, with muted, earthy tones contributing to the somber mood.
Francisco Goya, No Hay Quien Los Socorra (Nobody Can Help Them), 1810/1820, printed later, etching and aquatint with burin and burnishing on wove paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.6

No Hay Quien Los Socorra (Nobody Can Help Them)

Francisco Goya · 1810/1820, printed later · etching and aquatint with burin and burnishing on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.6

Albrecht Dürer, Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples, 1509/1510, woodcut on laid paper, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.5

Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples

Albrecht Dürer · 1509/1510 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.125.5

This is a painting of a crowned figure holding a harp with a cityscape and green creature. A crowned figure dressed in red is holding a harp, depicted in the lower half of the composition. Above the figure, there is a cityscape with faint building outlines set against a blue splotch of color. Within the blue area, a green creature or figure is shown flying or floating.
Marc Chagall, David, 1973, color lithograph, Gift of John E. Stocker, 2006.125.3

David

Marc Chagall · 1973 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  2006.125.3