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Jacob Kainen

American, 1909 - 2001

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The image features a large, curving pipe connected to a round object at its base, with two cloth-like objects hanging on the left side. The color palette is monochrome with black and cream tones. The pipe is centrally located, extending from the base upward, while the cloth-like objects are positioned to the left, hanging vertically against a contrasting textured background.
Wanda Gág, Airtight Stove, 1933, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.225

Airtight Stove

Wanda Gág · 1933 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.225

The image features a series of bold, irregular shapes and curved lines arranged in an intriguing composition. Various diamond patterns are distributed throughout. In the center, there is a shape resembling a bird with elongated wings. Flowing, wavy lines are also present, adding to the dynamic nature of the artwork. The scene evokes thoughts of intricate tapestries or ornamental textiles.
Adja Yunkers, Nanigos, 1927, color woodcut on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.408

Nanigos

Adja Yunkers · 1927 · color woodcut on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.408

The image shows bold, angular shapes and thick, black lines creating a dynamic composition. The geometric forms intertwine to resemble two faces in close proximity. The angular lines and striped patterns suggest hair and facial features, with areas resembling eyes and mouths in a simplified, stylized manner. The configuration of lines and shapes can be associated with the interaction between two figures.
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Kuss in Liebe, 1918, woodcut in black on laid paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.329

Kuss in Liebe

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff · 1918 · woodcut in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.329

The image features a stylized depiction of a person from the chest up. The individual is shown facing forward with their head slightly turned. Their facial features, hair, and clothing are intricately illustrated with a mix of linear and circular patterns. The background is dark with circular patterns that complement the design elements of the person.
Victor Delhez, Sed non Satiata, c. 1945, wood engraving in black on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.91

Sed non Satiata

Victor Delhez · c. 1945 · wood engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.91

The image shows a reclining woman on a soft surface, likely a chaise or couch. She is nude with one shoe visible on her right foot. Her left arm is under her head and her right arm rests on the back of the seat. The woman has a calm expression and short, dark hair framing an oval face. The fabric beneath her has textured patterns and the background features a mirror reflecting her form. The etching is set against a softly textured backdrop.
Walter Pach, Miss M.G., 1929, etching in black on laid paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.170

Miss M.G.

Walter Pach · 1929 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.170

The image features intersecting lines and geometric shapes with numbers from 1 to 12 layered on the background. The composition resembles a blend of an architectural blueprint and a clock face, with overlapping forms suggesting interconnected gears. The numbers are placed amidst the structured background akin to puzzle pieces fitting within a design.
Fannie Hillsmith, Interior 1, 2, 3, 1961, charcoal and collage on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.389

Interior 1, 2, 3

Fannie Hillsmith · 1961 · charcoal and collage on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.389

The image displays a rural scene with a church tower as the central focus. The horizon is blocked by rooftops and the tower, offering depth. The brushwork shows distinct linear strokes for texture on the sky and foliage. The monochromatic color palette uses black and white for contrast. The play of line and shading captures architecture and nature with simplicity. Clouds in the sky contrast with the orderly trees and buildings.
Louis Joseph Soulas, Le Clocher de St. Jean de Brayo, 1953, engraving, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.62

Le Clocher de St. Jean de Brayo

Louis Joseph Soulas · 1953 · engraving ·  Accession ID  2002.98.62

The image shows an aerial perspective of a landscape with dynamic composition. The horizon is slightly above the middle, with a thick line marking it. A large circular shape resembling the sun or moon is evident in the sky. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with a black and white contrast. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with stark black lines on white paper. A path leads from the bottom right to a central figure, possibly a human silhouette, and extends towards a sail-like structure with a flag. To the left are vertical shapes resembling posts or abstracted figures.
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Sunset on a Quay, 1910, lithograph, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.330

Sunset on a Quay

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff · 1910 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2002.98.330

The image shows the head and shoulders of a person in a three-quarter view, with their body turned slightly away and their head inclined towards the viewer. The person's facial features are delicately rendered, with prominent eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The hair is styled close to the scalp with fine details suggesting a textured surface. The person is not wearing any visible clothing, leaving the shoulders and back partially exposed. The surrounding area is dark, contrasting against the illuminated form of the figure. The background does not contain any details, maintaining a deep, dark space that highlights the figure's features.
Odilon Redon, Perversité, 1891, etching and drypoint, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.54

Perversité

Odilon Redon · 1891 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  2002.98.54

The image displays intersecting black lines in an abstract composition against a shaded gray background. The lines create a tangled web or a pattern resembling a face or mask. The overlapping strokes give the impression of a face with large eyes, depicted in a chaotic and non-representational style.
Jacob Kainen, Michael Smallwood, Mr. Trouble (trial proof 1), 1976, etching with gray and black pastel on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen in honor of the artist's 90th birthday, 1999.82.47

Mr. Trouble (trial proof 1)

Jacob Kainen, Michael Smallwood · 1976 · etching with gray and black pastel on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1999.82.47