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George Biddle

Biddle, George

American, 1885 - 1973

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This painting depicts a rural landscape with exaggerated rolling hills crossed by a curving road. On the left is a tall gray telephone pole, and on the right is a white house. Another small gray house is visible on the highest hill in the center of the painting. The sky is blue with curving white clouds. The hills are primarily tan and yellow, with lumpy green shapes suggesting bushes or hedges, and some areas of gray road.
Thomas Hart Benton, Martha's Vineyard, c. 1925, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of George Biddle, 1974), 2016.22.20

Martha's Vineyard

Thomas Hart Benton · c. 1925 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2016.22.20

Two cows stand side-by-side to our right with a path leading to a row of buildings in the distance to our left in this dreamlike, stylized landscape painting. The forms are simplified, angular, and blocky, and seem to be overlapping, though most of the shapes painted with blended strokes. To our right, a black cow stands beyond a brown cow, both facing our left in profile. The heads are triangular and come to exaggerated points under curving horns, and the ribs of the cow closer to us are painted with curving black lines down the body. Their legs also taper to exaggeratedly pointed, tiny hooves. A milk jug sits to our right, behind them. The row of five buildings to our left are created with blocks of white, golden yellow, brick red, and black. A sprig of leaves and a lacy white flower grow to our left on the row of oatmeal-brown rocks jutting up along the bottom edge of the composition. An abstracted shirt-like form floats to our left against the background of teal green that covers the bottom two-thirds of the painting. The area above the buildings is painted with a field of silvery charcoal gray. The artist signed and dated the painting with tiny letters under the brown cow: "Y. Kuniyoshi 23."
Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Cows in Pasture, 1923, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Gift of George Biddle, 1964), 2014.136.94

Cows in Pasture

Yasuo Kuniyoshi · 1923 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2014.136.94

The image features a large cluster of colorful leaves layered over one another with distinct variegated patterns. The leaves are positioned in the center of the image, extending outward in different directions. The background is a light, neutral tone.
George Biddle, Leaves of a Croton Bush, 1957, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist, 1968), 2015.143.154

Leaves of a Croton Bush

George Biddle · 1957 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.154

The image shows elongated, tapered shapes and fluid lines intersecting and curving across the canvas to create an abstract composition. The arrangement of shapes resembles sailboats, with lines extending upwards and bending elegantly. Some forms are triangular and ribbon-like, with sharp peaks, giving the impression of boats gliding on water.
Charles Sheeler, George C. Miller, Yachts, 1924, lithograph in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of George Biddle, 1974), 2015.19.2536

Yachts

Charles Sheeler, George C. Miller · 1924 · lithograph in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2536

The image shows two figures displaying their upper bodies. The figure on the left is standing at a slight angle facing the figure on the right. He has a simple facial structure with glasses and short hair, wearing a suit jacket with a shirt and tie, and his right hand resting on a piano top. The figure on the right is seated at a piano, slightly turned towards the left figure. He has distinct facial features with a prominent nose and basic eyes, and short-cropped hair. He wears a jacket and buttoned shirt, with both hands positioned over the piano keys as if playing. The background is a plain surface, highlighting the interaction between the figures and the piano.
Ben Shahn, Singing at the Piano, 1950s-1960s, black ink on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of George Biddle, 1974), 2015.19.2547

Singing at the Piano

Ben Shahn · 1950s-1960s · black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2547

The image shows an interior scene with open shutters, a figure sitting at a desk, and a view of rooftops and church spires outside. The drawing depicts a shadowy room with slatted wooden shutters that open to reveal an urban scene with churches and tall spires in the background. Inside, there is a desk cluttered with bottles and a small stack of books. The overall composition includes strong contrasts between light and shadow, emphasizing the vertical elements of the shutters and the intricate details of the external structures.
George Overbury (Pop) Hart, Springtime, New Orleans, 1925, lithograph in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of George Biddle, 1974), 2015.19.2543

Springtime, New Orleans

George Overbury (Pop) Hart · 1925 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2543

The image depicts a line drawing of a woman in a seated position, holding a piece of paper. She has short bobbed hair, a round face with minimal facial features, wearing long-sleeved top, long skirt, and heeled shoes with ankle straps. The woman is seated on a stool with a tripod base, against a plain background.
George Biddle, Study of Martha Ryder for "At Ticino's", 1933, pen and black ink on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist, 1968), 2015.19.1574

Study of Martha Ryder for "At Ticino's"

George Biddle · 1933 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1574

The image shows a crowd of people in an interior setting. Most are around a table in the center of the room, some seated and others standing. There is a range of expressions, hairstyles, and clothing. The table has wine glasses and pitchers. There are shelves with books, a window showing a tree, and a fireplace mantle with busts. Dogs of various sizes are also present.
Peggy Bacon, A Few Ideas, 1927, drypoint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of George Biddle, 1974), 2015.19.2539

A Few Ideas

Peggy Bacon · 1927 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2539

This is a drawing of a group of people in a shared living space with bunk beds and personal items scattered around. The scene depicts various actions: one individual is standing and performing a self-grooming task, another person is sitting on a stool with their back turned, and someone is reclining on a bunk bed. Another person is seated, polishing a boot, with shoeshine supplies nearby. Objects like a hanging towel, a suitcase, and scattered knick-knacks add to the realism of the setting.
George Grosz, Associated American Artists, The End of a Perfect Day (Nach getaner Arbeit), 1939, drypoint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of George Biddle, 1974), 2015.19.2542

The End of a Perfect Day (Nach getaner Arbeit)

George Grosz, Associated American Artists · 1939 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2542

This is a drawing of nude figures near a body of water. The figures are engaged in various activities like lounging on the grass, diving into a pond, and interacting with each other. The background features minimal detailing of palm trees and distant hills. The drawing conveys a sense of relaxation and natural beauty.
George Biddle, Twenty-Three Little Women, 1926, lithograph in brown on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist, 1957), 2015.19.879

Twenty-Three Little Women

George Biddle · 1926 · lithograph in brown on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.879