Lesser Ury

German, 1861 - 1931

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The image shows a person holding a long-handled tool, likely a rake, with both hands. They are leaning slightly forward, face down and partially covered by a hat. The person is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, rolled-up sleeves, and dark trousers. The background is heavily shaded, creating depth around the figure in the foreground.
Lesser Ury, On the Floor of the Barn, 1923, drypoint on laid buff paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.492

On the Floor of the Barn

Lesser Ury · 1923 · drypoint on laid buff paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.492

The image features a large tree viewed from a lower angle, focusing on its sprawling branches. The background shows a row of smaller trees or shrubs below the main tree's silhouette. The artwork utilizes a textured style resembling charcoal or heavy graphite strokes, creating depth. The color scheme is predominantly black and gray with light highlights, emphasizing contrast and details. The sky above is depicted with a stippled technique, complementing the central tree's prominence in the scene.
Lesser Ury, Birches, c. 1920, lithograph on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.491

Birches

Lesser Ury · c. 1920 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.491