Henri-Charles Guérard

French, 1846 - 1897

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The image contains two illustrations on a beige background. The top right illustration depicts a head with defined facial features, short curly hair, a serious expression, and a dark garment or collar around the neck. The bottom left illustration shows half of a person's upper body with a contemplative expression, high cheekbones, arched eyebrows, a top hat, curly hair, and a dark coat. There are no other objects or jewelry in the image, and the background is plain.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Deux croquis, 1895, lithograph in black on japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.158

Deux croquis

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · lithograph in black on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.158
The image shows a small, black and white illustration within a larger blank area. The illustration features the upper part of a person's body in a three-quarter view, looking slightly to the left. The person has a youthful face with a neutral expression, short dark hair, and is wearing a wide-brimmed dark hat with a large bow or decoration. They are also dressed in a dark coat or garment. The background is mostly white with a streak of dark shading on the right side of the person within the square containing the drawing, against a plain light beige or cream background.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Tête de femme (Head of a Woman), 1895, woodcut in black on wove paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.95

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · woodcut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.95
The image shows the head of a person with a furrowed brow, wide-open eyes, and a scowl. The person has short hair with a receding hairline and wrinkles on the forehead and face. There are no clothing, jewelry, or objects in the image. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Masque, 1895, etching in green on japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.179

Masque

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · etching in green on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.179
The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a person facing the front. The person has distinct features, dark hair, and is wearing a dark garment. They are against a vibrant orange background within a rectangular frame with an off-white border.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Tête de femme (Head of a Woman), 1895, woodcut in black and orange on wove paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.97

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · woodcut in black and orange on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.97
The image captures the upper portion of a person's body, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is in a side profile, with facial features including eyes, nose, and slightly pursed lips. The hair is short and wavy, partially covered by a dark hat with a decorative element. The person wears dark clothing, likely a coat or cloak. No visible jewelry is worn. The background is a solid black rectangle with a plain, peach-colored paper surrounding it.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Tête de femme (Head of a Woman), 1895, woodcut in black on thin orange wove paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.96

Tête de femme (Head of a Woman)

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · woodcut in black on thin orange wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.96
There are two face illustrations on a plain background. One face is in the top right, featuring rugged lines and spikey hair. The other face is in the lower left, showing a person in a contemplative pose with a hat, glasses, a nose, and a mustache. Both drawings are in a monochrome greenish tone.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Deux croquis, 1895, lithograph in green on china paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.159

Deux croquis

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · lithograph in green on china paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.159
The image shows a stylized head of a person on a beige background. The head has exaggerated facial features, including a furrowed brow, large round eyes, downward-turned mouth, and short hair. The image is minimalist with no additional elements.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Masque, 1895, etching in red on china paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.180

Masque

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · etching in red on china paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.180
The image shows the head and part of the shoulders of a person lying flat. The face is in a three-quarter view with distinct features and dark, short hair against a light scalp. The person is wrapped in cloth or a sheet around the neck and upper shoulders. There are no objects or jewelry. The background is plain with a solid brownish tone and a faint vertical line on the left side. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying brown shades for depth and contrast.
Henri-Charles Guérard, La supplicié (The Executed), 1895, etching and aquatint in red-brown on japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.114

La supplicié (The Executed)

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · etching and aquatint in red-brown on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.114
The image shows a stylized face of a person with exaggerated facial features typical of traditional Japanese art. The face includes prominently arched eyebrows, wide eyes, a wrinkled forehead, and a downturned mouth. The hair is dark and receding, extending along both sides of the head with most of the top bald. The expression is intense and fierce. The face is depicted in monochrome with varying shades. There are no other elements in the image, and the background is plain beige.
Henri-Charles Guérard, Masque, 1895, etching in green on japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.136

Masque

Henri-Charles Guérard · 1895 · etching in green on japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.136
The image is a cover page. It shows a plain beige piece of paper with the text 'l'Epreuve' and 'Album d'Art' printed in a simple, classic font in the top right corner. The paper appears to be aged, with a slightly uneven texture and a gentle shadow along the left edge indicating a binding. There's a faint pencil mark near the center of the page. The overall presentation is minimalistic and suggests a vintage or archival aesthetic.
Ferdinand-Jean Luigini, Eugène Béjot, Georges Rochegrosse, Alphonse Osbert, Maurice Dumont, Jean Danguy, Félicien Rops, Antonio de la Gandara, Henri-Charles Guérard, Alfred-Nicolas Martin, Camille Bourget, L'Épreuve (album 5, deluxe edition), 1895, portfolio, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.89-110

L'Épreuve (album 5, deluxe edition)

Ferdinand-Jean Luigini, Eugène Béjot, Georges Rochegrosse, Alphonse Osbert, Maurice Dumont, Jean Danguy, Félicien Rops, Antonio de la Gandara, Henri-Charles Guérard, Alfred-Nicolas Martin, Camille Bourget · 1895 · portfolio ·  Accession ID  1996.151.89-110