Salomon van Abbé

British, 1883 - 1955

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This is a drawing of a group of people engaged in a conversation or negotiation over a large object. The image shows several individuals focusing on a box or piece of luggage on a surface. The lines are dynamic, capturing the motion and intensity of the interaction. The background is minimally detailed, drawing attention to the central figures and their expressions, clothing, and body language, suggesting an early 20th-century setting.
Salomon van Abbé, Declarations - Plate 1, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8218

Declarations - Plate 1

Salomon van Abbé · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8218
This is a drawing depicting people in a market under a canopy. The scene shows individuals inspecting and purchasing pottery goods. The drawing is detailed, with various tones creating depth in clothing and faces. Cross-hatching adds texture, and the canopy indicates an outdoor setting similar to traditional street markets. The composition is balanced, with the foreground showing the pottery and figures, and the background displaying additional figures and market stalls.
Salomon van Abbé, Pots and Pans, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8220

Pots and Pans

Salomon van Abbé · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8220
The image shows three individuals: two women seated at a table and one woman standing. The seated women are depicted from the waist up, while the standing woman is shown from the back, displaying her upper body and part of her face. The woman on the left has her hair wrapped in a cloth, the woman in the middle has short, disheveled hair, and the standing woman has neatly pulled back hair in a bun. The seated women have attentive expressions as they look at a piece of paper, potentially a newspaper. The standing woman leans over slightly with her mouth slightly open. Both seated women wear simple clothing, and there are utensils and a teapot on the table. The standing woman wears an apron over a loose-fitting top or dress. The background is plain, focusing on the interaction among the three individuals.
Salomon van Abbé, Gossip Page, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8219

Gossip Page

Salomon van Abbé · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8219
The image portrays two men with only their upper bodies visible, standing side by side in profile. Both men have distinct facial features; the man on the left has a rounder face with a prominent nose, while the one on the right has a more angular face with a furrowed brow. They both wear matching dark uniforms with double-breasted jackets and military-style caps. The man on the right holds a rolled-up paper under his arm. In the background, a ship or industrial setting is visible, with billowing smokestacks and indistinct figures.
Salomon van Abbé, French Customs, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8217

French Customs

Salomon van Abbé · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8217