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American Primitive Paintings
Closed April 28, 1957
Twelve men, women, children, and babies are arranged on or around a couch in this horizontal portrait painting. The features and clothing are simply painted, so some of the faces are a bit generic. They all have pale skin with rosy cheeks, and all but one of them have blue eyes. The slate-blue couch is centered against a wall mottled with copper brown, golden yellow, and sage green. Three adults sit on the couch. To our left, a man wearing a black suit and stockings leans against the arm of the couch so his body faces our right in profile, his legs crossed. He turns to look at us with a slight smile on his lips, his eyebrows raised. His dark hair is smoothed back along the top of his head and is bushy over each ear. A white neckerchief wraps across his high collar and ruffles cascade down the front. He holds a book in his lap. Two women sit next to him, to our right. Both have dark hair and wear broad neckerchiefs over tightly fitting bodices, and white aprons over long, full skirts. The woman to our left turns her face slightly to our left but looks at us from the corners of her eyes. She wears a white bonnet, and her bodice is plum purple. The other woman’s head is uncovered and her forehead lined with bangs. Both of these women hold babies wearing white caps, and the babies smile. Just behind the couch, to our right of the second woman, a young man with a faint, dark beard, black hair, and brown eyes stands with his body facing our left in profile. He turns to look at us as he tucks one hand between the buttons of his nickel-gray, high-collared jacket. Two boys wearing blue suits stand to our left in front of the couch, near the seated man. The smaller boy, to our left, holds an archery bow, wears a dark cap, and looks at us, smiling. The older boy standing next to him has blond hair and points down at the younger child with one hand, the other on his hip. Two young women and a girl stand to our right, also in front of the couch. They all wear white dresses with long sleeves and skirts, their narrow waists tied with rose-pink sashes. Two older girls have black hair and hold hands. The youngest girl, near the right edge of the painting, has blond hair and also looks at us. The carpet beneath the group has vertical stripes leading back to the wall. Narrow bands of navy blue are dotted with pink to suggest a floral pattern, between wider, light blue stripes.
Prints by the French Impressionists from the Rosenwald Collection
Closed December 31, 1956
Closest to us in this print, on the left, a person dressed in a light-colored tunic stands on the grassy bank accompanied by a group of geese, some walking on land and some wading into the water. Behind them, the water of the river is a mix of blues and greens. Two individuals are rowing a small boat on the water. On the opposite side of the river are a cluster of red-roofed houses along the riverbank. Above the horizon, the sky occupies the top third of the composition, colored in soft blues and punctuated by greyish-pink clouds.
Nuremberg and the German World, 1460-1530
Closed July 12, 1953
The image depicts a detailed engraving of a medieval cityscape, showcasing the city of Nuremberg from an elevated point of view. The view encompasses the rooftops, buildings, walls, and towers. The horizon is filled with church spires, towers, and fortifications following the city's layout. The engraving displays intricate detail with fine lines, typical of such artworks. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. A river with a wooden bridge, flanked by paths and rustic structures, is seen in the foreground. The city is densely packed with buildings suggesting a busy urban area. Towered fortifications of the city walls encircle the city in the background.
Prints by Mary Cassatt
Closed October 15, 1950
Two individuals are seated closely together. The person on the left is partially obscured by a cup while drinking, and they have short hair. The individual on the right is in profile, with identifiable facial features and short, neatly combed hair. Both are wearing dark formal clothing, with a textured background and table setting between them consisting of ornate silverware on a circular tray.
Prints by Muirhead Bone, David Y. Cameron, and James McBey
Closed May 14, 1950
The image depicts a landscape with a low horizon, a mountain peak in the distance, and a river winding through grassy areas. The scene is rendered in sepia tones with detailed textures and a vast sky above.
Nineteenth-Century French Prints
Closed November 27, 1949
The image depicts an elevated view over the ocean, showing waves crashing onto the shore. The horizon is situated near the top, creating depth. Bold brushstrokes depict the movement and texture of the waves. The color palette includes blues, greys, whites, and sandy tones. Foam covers the beach in the foreground, while waves rise in the distance.
R. Horace Gallatin Collection
Closed October 17, 1949
The image shows a rural landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, featuring trees and buildings, including a thatched-roof structure to the right. There are trees and rooftops in the background. The artist's detailed brushstrokes create texture and depth, with a monochromatic color palette of black and grey. Loose sketchy lines depict fields with sparse vegetation in the foreground, transitioning to a denser area with trees and structures in the distance.
R. Horace Gallatin Collection
Closed July 25, 1949
The image shows a water level perspective with a stone bridge on the left and a grand building on the right. The horizon is low with the bridge dominating the foreground. The building has multiple pointed towers and detailed architectural elements. The brushstrokes resemble detailed line etchings and depict architectural details and water textures. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia. In the foreground, small boats with figures can be seen. Various architectural features of the building are visible in the distance. The composition combines water activity with stone structures.
Etchings and Lithographs by Goya
Closed February 13, 1944
The etching depicts a group of men sitting closely together. In the center is a nude figure with a cloth draped over their lap, wearing a crown of vine leaves and holding a large drinking vessel. Surrounding this central figure are other men seated or kneeling, some wearing hats and loose clothing. Their facial expressions vary, with expressions ranging from smiling to contemplative. One man to the right holds a jug. In the foreground, a figure is hunched over a large jar or barrel. In the background are mountains, trees, and a natural setting.
Small French Paintings at the National Gallery of Art
Closed January 1, 1970
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