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Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Brooks

Brooks, Harry A. and Holly

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The image is a line drawing of a person in motion. The person is depicted in a dynamic pose, with one leg slightly bent and the other extended, both arms raised, and hands open with fingers splayed. The face has minimal features, with a prominent nose and a calm expression, and the hair is represented by simple lines in a wave-like shape. The person is drawn nude, emphasizing the body's form with bold, continuous lines. There are no visible accessories, and the background is plain. The artist's signature, "Grosz," is seen in the lower right corner.
Gaston Lachaise, Nude with Her Hands Raised, c. 1928/1934, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Brooks, 1992.30.1

Nude with Her Hands Raised

Gaston Lachaise · c. 1928/1934 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.30.1

The sculpture has a rounded, polished top resembling a dome, supported by two rugged, textured pillars. It is primarily golden in color at the top transitioning into a darker, bronzy hue as it extends downward. The base of the sculpture is a smooth, dark circular platform. The sculpture combines smooth reflective surfaces with rough, organic textures.
Henry Moore, Maquette for "Atom Piece", 1964, cast 1970, bronze, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brooks, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.55.1

Maquette for "Atom Piece"

Henry Moore · 1964, cast 1970 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1991.55.1

The image depicts a person taming a rearing horse with figures in the background. The drawing uses a limited color palette, focusing on brown tones. Details are sketched with fine lines and shading, emphasizing movement and texture. A tree is on the left side, with simple line work for the ground.
Guercino, Landscape with the Taming of a Horse, 1620/1630, pen and brown ink (iron gall) with brown wash on laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brooks, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.67.1

Landscape with the Taming of a Horse

Guercino · 1620/1630 · pen and brown ink (iron gall) with brown wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1990.67.1