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Roger Brown Study Collection

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The image shows rectangular and angular shapes creating an abstract cityscape. In the center, a tall, narrow building with rectangular windows stands upright. The surrounding buildings are depicted at various angles, with silhouettes of people visible in the windows.
Roger Brown, Teaberry Press, Standing While All Around Are Sinking, 1977, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2015.157.2

Standing While All Around Are Sinking

Roger Brown, Teaberry Press · 1977 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.2

The image shows a man seated at an artist's desk. He is facing the camera with a slight turn to his right. The man is wearing a striped cap and large round glasses, dressed in a light-colored, button-up shirt. On the desk are artist tools, such as brushes and paints, alongside a paper. The background is a wooden panel. The top part of the image contains text stating, "Don Baum says: 'Chicago needs FAMOUS ARTISTS,'" followed by additional text about the Museum of Contemporary Art, suggesting it is an advertisement for artists.
Don Baum, Don Baum Says Chicago Needs Famous Artists, 1969, offset photolithograph in black on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.20

Don Baum Says Chicago Needs Famous Artists

Don Baum · 1969 · offset photolithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.20

The image features a collection of outlined shapes and lines with a prominent use of color. At the top, a wavy banner with the words "HEARTS DESIRE" arches over a pattern of red roses against a grid-like background. Below the banner, a broken heart is entwined with blue ribbons. A black swan emerges from stylized water. Adjacent to that, a black gloved hand holds a red jewel. In the lower part of the image, a skull decorated with vivid lines, red liquid flowing from its mouth, and a blue snake coiled through it creates an abstraction. A dagger plunges through the snake. A hand with red-painted nails grasps a blue chalice. A red and blue serpent coils around a column to the right. Each element is connected through the use of color and line, with the name "HANSON" inscribed at the bottom.
Philip Hanson, Chicago Decal Company, False Image Decal, 1969, commercially manufactured decal, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.7

False Image Decal

Philip Hanson, Chicago Decal Company · 1969 · commercially manufactured decal ·  Accession ID  2015.157.7

The image depicts dynamic lines and curves in white against a black background. The abstract design resembles a figure with exaggerated physical features. The intersecting lines above the figure's head suggest a hat-like shape with rays extending outward. Swirling lines around the figure may evoke flowing garments or waves of energy. The form is ambiguous, resembling a human shape.
Eleanor Dube, False Image Postcards, 1968, offset photolithograph in blue and black on smooth, coated card stock, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.12

False Image Postcards

Eleanor Dube · 1968 · offset photolithograph in blue and black on smooth, coated card stock ·  Accession ID  2015.157.12

The image is an abstract composition of irregular shapes and bold lines. There is a large blue shape outlined in black, with a red border. Inside the blue shape are various geometric elements in shades of gray and black, including triangles, trapezoids, and crescent forms. Some sections are labeled with letters such as "E. Dube," "S.L.," and "Y.R." There is also a semi-circular graphic labeled "MAP" with a red and black segmented pattern. The overall design is dynamic and energetic, reminiscent of modernist abstract art.
Eleanor Dube, Chicago Decal Company, False Image Decal, 1969, commercially manufactured decal, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.6

False Image Decal

Eleanor Dube, Chicago Decal Company · 1969 · commercially manufactured decal ·  Accession ID  2015.157.6

The image displays interconnected white lines and shapes on a black background creating an intricate, abstract design. The lines form curves and angular shapes. The design includes patterns of hatching and cross-hatching.
Eleanor Dube, False Image Postcards, 1968, offset photolithograph in blue and black on smooth, coated card stock, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.11

False Image Postcards

Eleanor Dube · 1968 · offset photolithograph in blue and black on smooth, coated card stock ·  Accession ID  2015.157.11

The image displays two intersecting angular structures with rectangular windows, creating an X-shaped form. Silhouettes of people are visible through the windows, with some appearing to be in motion or falling. The background shows bright orange and red flames, while isolated geometric shapes in white represent debris. The overall scene conveys a familiar urban disaster scenario, with dynamic elements and tilted buildings creating a sense of chaos.
Roger Brown, Disasters, 1972, color offset lithograph on paper, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.4

Disasters

Roger Brown · 1972 · color offset lithograph on paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.4

This image presents a stylized depiction of a person's face from the shoulders upward. The figure has their head facing forward, with hands raised to their face resembling binoculars. The facial features include minimalistic outlines with dotted patterns and a small, closed mouth. The hair is wavy and cartoonish. The clothing is suggested by simple, textured patterns. The background is light blue with halftone dots for texture.
Philip Hanson, False Image Postcards, 1968, offset photolithograph in blue and black on textured, coated card stock, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.13

False Image Postcards

Philip Hanson · 1968 · offset photolithograph in blue and black on textured, coated card stock ·  Accession ID  2015.157.13

This is a painting of a stylized cityscape featuring a tall building with silhouettes in its windows. The painting portrays a scene at night with a focus on a narrow, four-story building centered prominently in the composition. Each floor has windows containing silhouetted figures in various poses. The building's design is simple, with a symmetrical structure and three windows per row, contrasting with the curving shapes of trees suggested in the background. The sky is depicted with sweeping, diagonal brushstrokes, creating a dynamic effect above the cityscape, while additional buildings add depth to the scene. The painting’s use of stark black contrasting with lighter shades emphasizes the figures and sets a mysterious mood. This is in the style reminiscent of Edward Hopper.
Roger Brown, Teaberry Press, Sinking, 1977, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2015.157.1

Sinking

Roger Brown, Teaberry Press · 1977 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.157.1

The image depicts a figure with a flower-like head and outstretched arm against a patterned background. Above the figure, the word "Dance" is displayed in an abstract style with radiating blue lines around each letter. The figure's body is adorned with dense blue dots, resembling a flowing garment.
Philip Hanson, False Image Postcards, 1968, offset photolithograph in blue and black on textured, coated card stock, Purchased as the Gift of Stephen Dull, 2015.157.14

False Image Postcards

Philip Hanson · 1968 · offset photolithograph in blue and black on textured, coated card stock ·  Accession ID  2015.157.14