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Dr. Andrew Robison

American, born 1940

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This is a painting of a bullfight scene. The painting depicts the silhouette of a mounted figure on horseback engaging with a bull. The background uses dynamic, abstract brush strokes. The scene is rendered in two primary colors, black for the silhouettes and a warm tan or orange for the background, creating a bold contrast.
Pablo Picasso, Pique I, 1959, linocut , proof with the second state in black over the first state in dark brown; the black is slightly misregistered, Daryl Reich Rubenstein Memorial Fund and Robison Fund, 2010.80.4

Pique I

Pablo Picasso · 1959 · linocut , proof with the second state in black over the first state in dark brown; the black is slightly misregistered ·  Accession ID  2010.80.4

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Antichita Romane de Tempi Della Republica

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · 1748 · etchings (30) ·  Accession ID  2002.66.1.1-30

This is a drawing of a figure standing amid a crowd of people. The scene shows a tall figure at the center of a gathering. The figure stands in an elevated position, with one hand raised and the other open. Around this central figure are a number of individuals with varied postures and expressions. A luminous aura radiates from the central figure, contrasting with the shaded environment. The details in the clothing, facial expressions, and body language of the surrounding figures are depicted with intricate lines and shading.
Rembrandt van Rijn, William Baillie, Christ Preaching and Healing (Fragment from the Hundred Guilder Print), c. 1649, etching with drypoint and engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robison, 2006.123.1

Christ Preaching and Healing (Fragment from the Hundred Guilder Print)

Rembrandt van Rijn, William Baillie · c. 1649 · etching with drypoint and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.123.1

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with architectural ruins and figures amid livestock. The image features several figures, most of whom are in classical attire or nude, seated or standing among an abundance of livestock, including cows and goats. The setting is rural, indicated by an abundance of trees and rocks. Two large trees on the left side cast shadows across part of the scene, while figures on the right appear engaged in relaxed dialogue or observation. In the background, more animals can be seen parading through a lush landscape, framed by more trees under an expansive sky.
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, Nymphs Bathing in a Cave, 1741, etching on laid paper, Purchased as the Gift of Marion Deshmukh, 2011.83.1

Nymphs Bathing in a Cave

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich · 1741 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2011.83.1

The drawing depicts a landscape seen from an elevated point, showing water and land with a structure on a hill. There are figures, a post or tree by the water, and a simple color scheme with neutral and gray tones.
Eugène Isabey, A Coast Road with Cliffs in the North of France, c.1830, graphite on buff wove paper, Gift of Andrew Robison, 2014.140.3

A Coast Road with Cliffs in the North of France

Eugène Isabey · c.1830 · graphite on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.140.3

Bernard Gaillot, Boats on the Beach, 1824, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Andrew Robison, 2014.140.2

Boats on the Beach

Bernard Gaillot · 1824 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.140.2

This is an image of a printed document for a series of etchings by François Bonvin. The text is in French and includes information about the publication of the etchings between 1861 and 1871 in Paris and London. The typography is decorative and elegant, with details about the publisher "A. Cadart. Edit. Imp. Rue N des Mathurins, 58, Paris." The layout and style of the text are formal, with a mix of serif fonts.
François Bonvin, Première Suite de dix eaux-fortes, 1861-1871, complete portfolio of ten etchings with original wrappers and list of prints, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2006.28.1-10

Première Suite de dix eaux-fortes

François Bonvin · 1861-1871 · complete portfolio of ten etchings with original wrappers and list of prints ·  Accession ID  2006.28.1-10

This is a drawing of an interior scene within a grand architectural setting. The drawing shows a group of individuals gathered in a large, vaulted space. There are columns with ornate capitals in the foreground and intricate archways in the background. The space is illuminated, casting shadows and emphasizing the height and depth of the architecture. The focus is on a group of people with one person in ceremonial attire standing before them, creating a scene rich with fabric textures and interplay of light and shadow on the stone surfaces. The rendering shows attention to architectural features, capturing the solemnity and grandness of the space.
Léon Augustin Lhermitte, An Episcopal Visitation, 1881, etching on laid paper, Gift of Andrew Robison, 2003.110.1

An Episcopal Visitation

Léon Augustin Lhermitte · 1881 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2003.110.1

The image shows a rodent with a plump body, small limbs, and a long tail. The fur is a combination of brown and grey tones. The front teeth are prominently displayed. There is a separate sketch of the rodent's head on the right side. The background is plain.
Johann Rudolph Schellenberg, A Field Mouse, from Below, c. 1775, watercolor with graphite and black pen and ink on wove paper, Gift of Andrew Robison, 2003.48.3

A Field Mouse, from Below

Johann Rudolph Schellenberg · c. 1775 · watercolor with graphite and black pen and ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2003.48.3

This is a painting of an abstract depiction of a bullfight scene. It portrays the silhouettes of a horse and a bull in confrontation using bold shapes in earthy tones dominated by brown and tan colors. The horse is outlined intricately, capturing its motion, with a rider holding a lance-like object. The abstract approach flattens the forms and uses negative space and simple geometric shapes to suggest movement and tension. The painting conveys the drama of a traditional bullfight through stark contrasts and minimalist details. A dust-like pattern is visible on the figures, adding texture and depth. The style is reminiscent of Pablo Picasso.
Pablo Picasso, Pique I, 1959, linocut, proof in dark brown over tan background on thin card, the tan background from the same irregularly curved plate, but now solidly printed on thin card (with a non-Picasso design on the reverse); the card has been cut to the edges of the image, probably to correct registration problems as the overlap of the dark brown image is not shown in places [medium description by AR], Daryl Reich Rubenstein Memorial Fund and Robison Fund, 2010.80.2

Pique I

Pablo Picasso · 1959 · linocut, proof in dark brown over tan background on thin card, the tan background from the same irregularly curved plate, but now solidly printed on thin card (with a non-Picasso design on the reverse); the card has been cut to the edges of the image, probably to correct registration problems as the overlap of the dark brown image is not shown in places [medium description by AR] ·  Accession ID  2010.80.2