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Mr. and Mrs. Milton M. Rose

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The image shows a harbor scene with sailing vessels docked. The boats have tall masts and drooping sails, set against a backdrop of buildings and trees. The style is black-and-white woodcut with strong lines and contrasts emphasizing light and shadow.
Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Tranquil Harbor, wood engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.29

Tranquil Harbor

Lawrence Nelson Wilbur · · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.86.29

The image showcases an array of curving and intersecting lines that form an intricate pattern of shapes and forms. This abstract composition includes lines that twist and curl, resembling spirals and fronds. The combination of sweeping arcs and fine, hatching lines creates a dynamic scene.
Werner Drewes, Fern Trees II, 1926, drypoint in black on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.1

Fern Trees II

Werner Drewes · 1926 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.86.1

The image shows a perspective from below looking up through a corridor of tall columns leading to an opening in the distance. The horizon is obstructed by the columns, but low buildings and a spire can be seen at the end of the corridor. The artwork uses detailed pencil strokes to create light and shadow patterns, adding depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, with shades of gray creating strong contrasts. Shadows and patterns define the architecture and composition.
Werner Drewes, Grain Elevator No.1, 1926, drypoint in black on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.9

Grain Elevator No.1

Werner Drewes · 1926 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.86.9

The image displays an arrangement of sweeping curved lines, scattered dots, triangles, and rectangular shapes. The design is dynamic and busy. The central shape resembles a sun, while dotted lines suggest stars or planets in a cosmic landscape. Angular shapes bring to mind mountains or architectural structures. The composition is abstract and evokes scenes from nature or urban settings.
Werner Drewes, Small Forms with Half Moon No.4, 1935, drypoint and roulette in black on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.10

Small Forms with Half Moon No.4

Werner Drewes · 1935 · drypoint and roulette in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.86.10

The image shows two sailboats moving across water. The viewpoint is direct, capturing the boats with sails up. Hills are seen in the background. The brushstrokes are sketch-like, with textured shading on the water and sky. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of grey and black. The sailboats and their reflections are detailed, with the hills looming in the background.
Arnold Rönnebeck, Grand Lake, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.24

Grand Lake

Arnold Rönnebeck · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.86.24

Printed with black ink against eggshell-white paper, the head and neck of a person facing our right in profile fills this vertical woodcut. The person has closely-cropped black hair, a thin neck, and high cheekbones. The eye we can see under an arched brow seems to look straight ahead, and the person has a straight nose, and the lips are closed. The texture and woodgrain of the woodblock surface is visible in the black, printed areas. The artist signed and dated the lower right corner, under the printed image, in graphite: "W. DREWES 1930." A graphite inscription in the lower left reads, "N. 7 1-XXX HARLEM BEAUTY."
Werner Drewes, Harlem Beauty, 1930, woodcut in black, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.84.1

Harlem Beauty

Werner Drewes · 1930 · woodcut in black ·  Accession ID  1974.84.1

The image displays intersecting lines and shapes in black and white. These create an abstract composition with a chaotic yet symmetrical pattern, reminiscent of geometric structures. The diagonal lines and triangular forms might evoke images such as shards of glass or intersecting beams. The combination of thick and thin lines enhances the design.
Werner Drewes, Composition No.2 (Window), 1934, woodcut in black, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.6

Composition No.2 (Window)

Werner Drewes · 1934 · woodcut in black ·  Accession ID  1974.86.6

The image displays an elevated perspective of an industrial landscape with factories and smokestacks emitting smoke. The sky is barely visible due to the smoke. The artwork features intricate linework, creating texture. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of brown and black. Utility poles and small buildings are in the foreground, while a river and a bridge are seen in the middle distance. The smoke blurs the distinction between the ground and the sky.
Otto August Kühler, The Valley of Work, 1923, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.21

The Valley of Work

Otto August Kühler · 1923 · etching ·  Accession ID  1974.86.21

The image features intersecting lines and geometric shapes creating a dynamic composition. The portrayal suggests a figure rowing a boat, with the paddle as a central vertical element. The artwork utilizes curves and angles to convey a person in motion. Cross-hatching and varying line densities add depth and movement.
Arnold Rönnebeck, The Boatman (Le Canotier), 1930, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.23

The Boatman (Le Canotier)

Arnold Rönnebeck · 1930 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.86.23

This is a monochromatic print of an urban landscape with strong architectural elements. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The image focuses on tall buildings in a metropolitan area, with a prominent tall, narrow building slightly to the left displaying the word "TIMES." The style features bold, geometric shapes, linear elements, and high contrast black and white palette emphasizing architectural forms. Marks suggest movement and urban bustle, while light and shadow create depth. The scene conveys dynamic urban energy with skyscrapers rising dramatically.
Werner Drewes, Times Square, 1931, woodcut in black, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.86.8

Times Square

Werner Drewes · 1931 · woodcut in black ·  Accession ID  1974.86.8