Edgar Chahine

French, 1874 - 1947

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The image shows a river scene with an industrial town on the distant horizon. Multiple buildings and tall chimneys release smoke into the sky. Trees line the bank on the right side. The brushstrokes convey fine details, especially in the trees and smoke, while the rest of the image maintains softer lines. The color palette is composed of muted browns and grays.
Edgar Chahine, La Seine à Courbevoie (The Seine at Courbevole), 1912, etching, aquatint, and drypoint on wove paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2022.175.3

La Seine à Courbevoie (The Seine at Courbevole)

Edgar Chahine · 1912 · etching, aquatint, and drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.175.3
The image depicts an elderly man in full-length view, appearing to be in motion, potentially walking. He is bent forward slightly with one hand near his face. The man has a prominent forehead, bushy eyebrows, a full beard, and an open mouth. He is wearing a cap, a long coat, well-worn trousers, and shoes with visible soles. The background is neutral with a textured surface.
Edgar Chahine, Sans Travail, 1903, drypoint, Gift of Pierre Chahine, 1982.63.1

Sans Travail

Edgar Chahine · 1903 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1982.63.1
The image depicts a person in a side profile, standing with arms folded across their chest and holding a cane and an umbrella. The individual has a prominent jawline and deep-set eyes, and is wearing a tall hat that partially covers their hair. The person is dressed in a long overcoat with the collar up, trousers, and well-worn shoes. The background is a simple, textured surface with soft shading, without specific details.
Edgar Chahine, Lerand in the Role of Rodin in "The Wandering Jew", 1903, etching, drypoint, and aquatint, Gift of Ivo Kirschen, 1982.62.1

Lerand in the Role of Rodin in "The Wandering Jew"

Edgar Chahine · 1903 · etching, drypoint, and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1982.62.1
This is a drawing of a horse and cart in a narrow street. The scene captures an urban setting where a horse-drawn cart is positioned in a tightly confined street flanked by tall buildings. The architecture features windows with shutters and intricate facades. The buildings cast shadows, and a person is faintly seen on a rooftop. The horse, adorned with harnesses, stands beside tied barrels. The atmosphere is moody, with a play of light and shadow creating a sense of dusk.
Edgar Chahine, Les Boueux (The Garbage Collectors), 1900, etching, aquatint and drypoint on laid paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2022.175.4

Les Boueux (The Garbage Collectors)

Edgar Chahine · 1900 · etching, aquatint and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2022.175.4
This is a drawing depicting the interior of an intricately detailed architectural space. It showcases detailed features of an ornate interior with a statue in a niche depicting a figure with outstretched arms, surrounded by decorative elements. The structure includes moldings, wall details, and a hanging light fixture. Soft light filters through a rounded window, illuminating the sculpture and relief work.
Edgar Chahine, Church Interior, c. 1920, etching in brown on laid paper, Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp, 2003.118.9

Church Interior

Edgar Chahine · c. 1920 · etching in brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2003.118.9