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Modern Prints and Illustrated Books from the Rosenwald Collection
Closed September 2, 1963
The image displays an urban street scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The narrow street is lined with buildings on both sides, with no horizon visible. The bold, expressive style with dynamic brushstrokes creates movement and texture. The color palette is limited to black, white, and deep grays, emphasizing the forms of the buildings and street. Close by, shadowed figures stand on the left side of the wider street, which curves slightly as it extends into the distance. Light illuminates parts of the building facades on the right side. The background darkens, obscuring details and enhancing the moody atmosphere.
Prints by Käthe Kollwitz from the Rosenwald Collection in Commemoration of Human Rights Week
Closed December 17, 1963
This shows an interior scene with rustic furniture. The room has a low ceiling and features wooden benches and tables. Light enters from a small window on the left, casting shadows across the floor and walls. The floor has a textured area in the center. Cross-hatching techniques are used for depth, with shadows adding to the three-dimensional effect. The ambiance is calm and evokes a sense of historical charm.
Prints and Drawings by Mary Cassatt
Closed September 12, 1963
The artwork shows the head and upper shoulders of a young girl in a three-quarter view. Her head is slightly turned to the right, revealing a smile. The girl has brown hair and is wearing a broad-brimmed hat with pastel strokes. She has a high-collared light-colored garment. The background is plain and neutral. There are no visible signs of jewelry or additional objects in the frame.
Jacques Callot
Closed March 17, 1963
The image shows a coastal scene with an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is in the center where the sea meets land and sky. There are detailed etched lines depicting swirling clouds and rocky formations creating movement and texture. The color palette is black ink on a cream background. Boats are in the water, some with sails, others rowboats. More ships are further out at sea. Large rock formations with possible fortifications or ruins are on the right. A small group of people is by the water. The scene conveys motion in the sea and sky against the solidity of the rocky structures.
Watercolors by Winslow Homer from the Collection of Mrs. Charles R. Henschel
Closed September 12, 1962
This painting shows a person in a rowboat on calm water, fishing. The boat is positioned horizontally across the painting, and the person in it faces the left, looking forward. Their left hand holds the side of the boat while the right holds a long fishing pole that is placed over their shoulder. They wear long-sleeved brown garment and a tan hat with cloth panels that cover their neck and chin. Their skin is a light red color, and they appear to have a gray mustache. In the background there are dense dark green trees, and in the upper left corner a sliver of glowing sky in shades of orange and yellow is visible. Around the boat is dark blue water, with a hint of the yellow sky reflected in the bottom left corner.
English Mezzotints from the Rosenwald Collection
Closed April 1, 1962
The image is viewed from a low angle, looking up slightly towards the horizon where the glow of a large sun or moon is obscured by clouds, casting a soft and diffused light over the scene. The horizon is blurred and indistinct, with vague shapes suggesting hills or rocky formations. Close to us, the dark shapes of these formations are more pronounced, creating a contrast against the lighter sky. The silhouette of a stag with large antlers is visible towards the right side of the image, partially obscured by shadows and mist. The brushstrokes are soft and wispy, giving a dreamlike quality to the image. The color palette consists of muted shades of gray and black, with subtle variations contributing to the misty atmosphere of the scene.
English Drawings and Watercolors
Closed April 1, 1962
The image shows a riverside scene from a slightly elevated angle. In the center, a large cart filled with hay is drawn by oxen. A man sits on top of the hay. To the left, two figures sit in a small boat on the water. The background features a wide sky with light hues and subtle brushstrokes. The landscape across the water is indicated with earthy tones and light strokes. The color palette consists of warm earth tones and calming pastels, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Old Master Drawings from Chatsworth
Closed November 25, 1962
Three individuals are depicted in ornate niche-like spaces framed by classical architectural elements. The person on the left has a long beard and is wearing a long, brown robe with a hood, holding a staff. In the center, a male figure with long dark hair, dressed in a blue garment and holding a cross, is supported by a large wooden staff. The figure on the right is dressed in a pale robe edged with gold, with a pink drape around the shoulders, long wavy hair, and a halo, holding a palm. Foliage design is atop the architectural framing. The background shows a pale blue sky with light clouds, green fields, and distant buildings to the right.
Lithographs by George Bellows
Closed October 16, 1962
This is a print of a boxing match in an arena. Two shirtless boxers are seen grappling in the ring, with a referee nearby. The audience surrounding the ring is shown at the bottom watching the match, some turning to speak to each other. The background is black
Etchings and Drawings by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Closed November 2, 1961
The image shows a drawing of a person seated with their legs crossed, leaning slightly to the right. One arm is resting on their knee while the other hangs to the side. The person's facial features are undefined, and their hair is drawn with flowing lines. They are depicted as nude, sitting on a surface resembling cloth. The background is a plain blue-gray color.
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