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Swiss Drawings
Closed October 29, 1967
The image depicts two full figures of individuals, a man and a woman, standing together. The man is on the left, in a slightly angled stance with his head turned toward the woman. He has curly hair and is wearing an elaborate outfit with puffed sleeves and decorative elements, including a large feathered adornment on his back. The woman stands on the right, facing the man, and is positioned slightly behind him. Her hair is styled in an elaborate manner with curls and adorned with a headpiece. She is wearing a dress with accentuated shoulders and a tight bodice, detailed with accents and a belt, and extends her arm. Both figures stand on a ground with rocks and foliage, and in the background, there is a landscape featuring a river, trees, and buildings with prominent towers.
Gilbert Stuart, Portraitist of the Young Republic
Closed August 20, 1967
This painting is a portrait of a man shown from the waist up. He is seated, facing slightly to the left but looking directly at us. The man has light gray hair styled back from his face, with curls visible at the sides. His skin is fair with slightly pink cheeks. He is wearing a formal outfit: a dark jacket over a white, high-collared shirt with ruffled edges and dark trousers. He holds a small object, possibly a box, in his hands, which are placed in his lap. There is a red cloth or curtain behind him, with rolls of parchment or cloth on a table nearby on the left. The wall behind him is a muted green color that fades into shadow near the upper-right and lower-right corners.
Selection of Post-Impressionist and Expressionist Prints, from the Rosenwald Collection
Closed June 7, 1967
Fifteenth- and Sixteenth-Century German Prints, from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
Closed August 3, 1967
This is a drawing of a celestial gathering. The image depicts a scene with divine figures and symbolic animals among clouds, with a cityscape below. The central figure stands with a banner, surrounded by other robed and seated figures. Various animals, including a lion and a lamb, are shown alongside celestial beings like angels holding trumpets or gesturing. In the background, clouds separate the heavenly assembly from the earthly cityscape at the bottom. The detailed figures convey movement and themes of divinity and judgement.
Eighteenth-Century Drawings from the Collection of Rear Admiral and Mrs. H.W. Chanler
Closed October 9, 1967
The artwork shows a group of individuals depicted from a side view, with most of them seated or crouched on the ground. Their full bodies are visible, and they are gathered closely around a central focal point that appears to be covered or wrapped in cloth. The figures have indistinct, sketched facial features and varying hairstyles. The clothing consists of long, flowing robes or tunics, with little detail other than the suggestion of folds and drapery. The scene is set against a softly defined background, with swirling lines and shades that imply smoke or cloud-like forms. The overall composition is drawn in a style reminiscent of an old, sketched study or draft, with dynamic lines and shading giving it an atmospheric quality.
French Eighteenth-Century Color Prints from the Widener Collection
Closed July 1, 1966
The image shows a gathering of people in a rural setting. A high haystack with a ladder leaning against it is central. There are delicately precise brushstrokes depicting textures and expressions. The color palette includes earthy tones, blues, and greens, creating a serene atmosphere. Various objects like baskets and kettles are scattered. Trees with lush foliage frame the scene. In the distance, a figure tends to a horse-drawn cart. The composition conveys movement and interaction, capturing a communal moment.
One Hundred One American Primitive Watercolors and Pastels from the Collection of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Closed November 20, 1966
The artwork is a rectangular, hand-drawn and colored birth and baptismal certificate. In the center, the text detailing Anne Andres' birth information is written in a decorative script, with "ANNE ANDRES" prominently displayed in large, red capital letters. Surrounding the text, a border features intricate floral motifs in shades of red, orange, blue, and green. The top section includes a row of figures dressed in period attire, with hats, coats, and dresses. Below the text, a scene depicts houses and trees interspersed with more figures in similar attire. The entire composition is enclosed within a border of diagonal stripes.
Piranesi Etchings from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
Closed March 30, 1967
This is a drawing of an interior with intricate architectural elements such as staircases and arches. The image showcases a complex network of arches, stairways, balustrades, and various architectural features. Cross-hatching creates contrast between light and shadow for depth. The structure appears massive, filled with intricate details that suggest an unfathomable scale. The drawing captures an atmosphere of mystery and intricacy, leading the viewer through a maze of corridors and pathways.
French Paintings from the Collections of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon and Mrs. Mellon Bruce
Closed May 1, 1966
This painting depicts a game being played on a grassy field. The game is taking place in the central green lawn, with buildings in the distance surrounded by trees. On the lawn are several distant people, with some standing and some running, although the details are hard to make out. The scene has been created using small dots of paint, making everything look slightly blurred. The sky at the top of the painting is light blue with some large white clouds.
Engravings and Etchings by and after William Hogarth from the Rosenwald and Addie Burr Clark Memorial Collections
Closed December 13, 1966
The image depicts a man sitting on the edge of a bed or couch, draped in fabric. He leans back with one arm extended forward. His facial expression is intense, with wide eyes and subtle lines on his forehead. He has short, curly hair and wears elaborate period clothing, including a fur-trimmed robe, a detailed doublet, and stockings. He wears a medallion on a chain around his neck. Nearby, a crown and a dagger can be seen. The room is ornately decorated with carvings and drapery. In the background, a crucifix is mounted on the wall. Through an open space, distant tents and a small bonfire against a cloudy sky are visible.
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