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Morris Louis
Closed January 9, 1977
On either side of a rectangular, off-white canvas, thirteen wavy, almost parallel lines, each in a different color, drift and drip from either short end of the canvas down toward the bottom center. The lines vary in thickness and many are separated by narrow white spaces, but sometimes the lines bump or drip into their neighbors. Most of the colors to our left are warm, with buttercup yellow, papaya and fire orange, pea green, crimson red, and magenta. To our right, most of the colors are cool with pine and forest green, navy blue, burgundy red, and one lemon-yellow line. The largest portion of the composition, though, is the V-shaped white space left in between each bank of thirteen lines.
The Sick Girl by Edvard Munch
Closed March 26, 1975
The image shows two individuals from the waist up, positioned side by side. The person on the right is lying in bed, propped up by pillows, with long hair and a profile view of their face. They wear a loose-fitting, long-sleeved garment. The other person is seated or leaning beside the bed, facing downward, resting their head on the mattress or the person's arm. Their facial features are obstructed by their position, but they have closely cropped hair. This person wears a dark, long-sleeved outfit. In the surroundings, a candle stands on a table beside the bed, and a small rounded item is on a nightstand. The background is a simple textured wall, while the foreground shows a sketch of a lone tree against a blank backdrop.
Winslow Homer (1836-1910)
Closed December 14, 1975
This painting shows two fishermen in a small red boat on the ocean. The fishermen appear to be pulling up two large nets that have been cast over either side of the boat, and they are looking to the left. They wear clothing in shades of blue and brown and large hats with wide brims. Their facial features are not visible, but they have peach-toned skin. There appears to be a round barrel in the back of the boat behind the two fishermen. The water around the red boat is filled with low waves painted in shades of blue and gray. The sky above is painted in similar shades, with the dark outlines of a few birds flying by. The horizon line is about halfway up the painting, and the brushstrokes are visible and fluid.
The European Vision of America
Closed February 16, 1976
This is a painting of a scene depicting a landscape with ships, figures, and a floral border. The figures are dressed in elaborate costumes and surrounded by exotic animals and terrestrial features. They interact with each other and objects like baskets of fruits, suggesting a theme related to exploration or the exotic. The painting is rich in color and detail, emphasizing textiles and floral motifs, resembling Baroque art.
Pennsylvania German Craftsmanship
Closed January 25, 1976
The image depicts a composition of shapes and lines forming an abstract tapestry of animals and stars. Two horses with outlined forms are prancing in the center, with birds and bird-like shapes scattered throughout. Stars of different colors and patterns are interspersed among these figures. The colors and forms resemble a whimsical forest scene, with triangles suggesting trees and circles resembling berries. The design draws inspiration from folk art or quilting, creating an abstract representation of nature and festive patterns.
Venetian Drawings from American Collections
Closed November 24, 1974
The image shows a busy waterway filled with various boats, some with figures on board. The boats are adorned with flags. In the background, there is a cityscape with a church tower and buildings. The brushstrokes are detailed, and the color palette consists mainly of brown and blue tones. The scene depicts a historic setting, with distant structures and a slightly overcast sky.
A Salute to Mozart
Closed May 29, 1974
The image displays numerous people seated indoors in an elaborate setting. The individuals are positioned in a circular manner around the room, with some engaged in conversation. They have carefully rendered facial features and wear 18th-century fashion, including ornate hairstyles and lavish clothing. The room is grand, with tall windows, columns, and classical decorations. A group at the far end of the room may be musicians or performers, but specific details are unclear. The background features a high, decorated ceiling, enhancing the luxurious atmosphere of the event.
Art in the Age of Francesco Petrarca
Closed April 13, 1974
At least eleven people gather around a man hanging from a wooden cross, all against a gold background in this nearly square painting. The people have pale skin tinged heavily with gray, and pink on the cheeks. At the center of the composition, the man, Jesus, hangs from nails driven into the cross through his palms and feet. His thin body is covered only by a sheer loincloth across his hips. His knees angle to our left, and his head tips in that direction. He has a beard and auburn-brown, shoulder-length hair. His eyes are closed under furrowed brows. A gold halo surrounds his head and has red lines radiating to the red outline of the disk. The letters “INRI” appear on a panel on top of the cross. Three small, winged angels, like miniature people, catch vibrant red blood spurting or trickling from Jesus’s two palms and a gash over his right ribs in gold bowls. A fourth angel clasps hands in prayer. The angels have brown or blond hair, gold halos, and cobalt-blue robes and wings. A woman with long, curly, copper-colored hair kneels at the base of the cross, holding Jesus’s bleeding feet. To our left, a woman wearing lapis-blue swoons into the arms of two women who wear hoods and robes in marigold orange or nickel gray. All four women have gold halos, as do two of the four men standing together to our right. One of those men has short, copper-blond hair and wears a blue robe. His cloak is rose pink on one side and green on the other. He holds his small hands together in prayer and looks up at Jesus in profile. The other three men wear helmets and armored breastplates. One of them, at the front of that trio, has a halo and he points up at Jesus. The hand and torso of another person is visible along the right edge of this group, but the upper body has been lost. The cross sits on a low, rocky rise over a small cavern holding a skull. The ground around the cross and groups is carnation pink. A crenelated, turquoise-colored wall, about elbow height, runs across the back of the scene. The glimmering gold background is worn in some areas, revealing the red ground beneath the gold leaf.
Nineteenth-Century Sculpture
Closed May 27, 1974
The sculpture depicts a human figure with a large head and exaggerated facial features, carved in a rough, textured style. The figure appears to be emerging from a rock-like formation, with the face being the most detailed part of the sculpture. The material of the sculpture is dark, likely bronze, with a metallic sheen and dark brown color. The surface is uneven and rugged, enhancing its substantial presence.
Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts
Closed September 2, 1974
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