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Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture Acquired by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 1951-1956
Closed October 30, 1956
Three men, one woman, and three camels gather around the stone ledge of a well in this horizontal landscape painting. Along the left edge of the composition and on the far side of the well, a man with brown skin and short, black hair faces away from us as he reaches for the reins of two camels, one of which looks at or toward us. This man wears an emerald-green shirt under a canary-yellow tunic, which is tied in place with a strap over one shoulder. With her back to that man, a woman with pale, white skin stands angled toward the two light-skinned men who stand to our right, in the center of the painting. Light falls across this trio, and the woman’s face is especially bright against the muted blues of the sky behind her. Her blond hair is braided and coiled at the back of her head. Her white shirt has puffy, short sleeves, and is covered with sheer, gold fabric, like a vest. Salmon-pink fabric wraps across her shoulders and under her bust, and the light glints off the folds of her full, pink skirt. She touches her left wrist, to our right, with her other hand, and wears bracelets on both arms. A copper-colored pot sits on the ledge next to her, to our left. She looks toward a man who kneels as he holds up a handful of gold coins or jewelry. His body is angled away from us, and we see him in profile facing our left, the bottom of his face hidden by his raised arm. He wears a tunic striped with fawn brown and white, and short, teal-green pants come to mid-thigh. His knees are bare, and he wears peach-colored, shin-high boots. A buttercup-yellow robe is tied over one shoulder and around his waist, and he wears a close-fitting green cap, the same color as his pants. Just beyond him, a balding man with a trimmed, gray beard leans toward and looks at the woman. He wears an apricot-orange tunic under an ocean-blue cape. He gestures with one hand to the gold and props his other hand on a tall walking stick. A camel behind him faces our right in profile with coral-pink fabric draped over its hump. The camel’s head is near a tree with a bush growing at its base. A chest with a rounded top sits near the tree. Another camel peeks its face into the scene from the upper right corner, and a fifth drinks from another copper-colored vessel in the lower right. Gray rocks are scattered on the earth along the bottom edge of the painting, and a stick leans against the side of the well close to us. Beyond the tree and the camels to our right, a town with oyster-white buildings lines the horizon in the distance. The sky above is streaked with navy blue, steel gray, tan, and mauve pink. The weave of the canvas is visible in some areas, especially the sky.
American Paintings from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
Closed August 12, 1956
Miniatures and Prints from the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection
Closed August 1, 1955
This is a painting of a scene with a central man surrounded by twelve other people, all with golden halos. The central man is at the top of the painting, seated within a pointed blue oval shape outlined by a gold border. This man has pale skin and long brown hair with a dark beard, and he is clad in white and green robes. He is holding a red book in his left hand and raising his right hand, his arm bent and the first two fingers of his hand lifted. There are four people on the same level as him, two on the left and two on the right, and eight additional people below him. They are all looking towards him, their hands either clasped, raised up, or crossed over their chests. These people all have golden halos and are dressed in various draped robes in hues of green, orange, pink, gray, and blue. They all have pale skin and hair in shades of brown and gray. The background of the top section is shimmering gold, while the background of the bottom section is dark blue, the two sections separated by an orange border. The border around the painting is patterned in red and green with small designs.
Goya Drawings and Prints
Closed April 24, 1955
The image shows a bull surrounded by several dogs. One dog appears airborne near the bull, while others are around it. The bull has an injury on its back. In the background, two figures are watching the scene. The drawing portrays a dynamic and dramatic interaction between the animals with expressive lines conveying movement and tension.
American Paintings from the collection of the National Gallery of Art
Closed September 18, 1955
This painting shows a seated man from the waist up, his body turned slightly to the right and his head facing us. He has a round face with fair skin, rosy cheeks, and short, gray hair that curls around his ears. His thin lips are in a neutral expression. The man wears a dark blue coat with gold buttons over a white, high-collared shirt and a cream-colored vest. In his right hand, he holds a white quill pen. His right arm is resting on a green-topped table or desk that is covered with a pile of folded letters or papers, one of which he seems to be writing on. The background is plain and dark brown.
American Primitive Paintings from the Collection of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Closed July 11, 1954
Drawing and Watercolors by Flemish and Dutch Masters
Closed March 14, 1954
The image depicts two nude female figures seated next to each other on a draped cloth. Both figures are shown in full body view. The figure on the left is seated with her legs bent and crossed, leaning slightly to her left, while one arm rests across her chest and the other is laid across her abdomen. The figure on the right is seated in a more reclined position with knees bent up towards her chest, one arm resting on her knee, and the other across her chest. Both figures appear to be nestled against a neutral-toned drapery that serves as a background, with soft, muted colors and shadows casting depth around them.
Lithographs by Bonnard, Vuillard, and Maurice Denis
Closed June 28, 1954
The image shows two figures with partial visibility. On the left, only the face cut off at the nose is visible as the person leans on a surface, potentially reading a music score. This figure has short light-toned hair. On the right, an upper body view of a person leaning forward with their chin on their hand is seen. This figure has long tied-back light brown or auburn hair and closed eyes. They are wearing a dark garment with a scalloped collar. The surrounding surface is patterned with a sheet of music and a single rose. Above the left figure is an ornate lampshade in yellow and black. In the background, there is a plain reddish wall with two visible roses.
Masterpieces of Graphic Art from the Rosenwald Collection
Closed February 7, 1954
This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding a central scene involving the presentation of a small statue. The figures are depicted with expressive gestures and draperies, exhibiting a classical style with a focus on narrative. In the scene, a bearded man with a staff stands opposite several other figures who hold out a small statue. To the right, there is a smaller figure positioned next to a decorated pedestal with ornate details, supporting another statue. The background contains silhouetted figures, adding depth to the composition. The artwork features fine line work and detailed shading, highlighting the characters and their interactions.
American Paintings from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art
Closed September 20, 1953
This painting depicts a seated man at a desk. His body is facing towards the right, but his face is turned towards us; he has round facial features, gray wavy hair, and a slightly flushed complexion. He is wearing a dark blue coat with gold buttons over a white shirt. His visible hand holds a paper and rests on his desk, which is covered with more papers on top of a green tablecloth. On the desk, there is also a wooden tray with silver jars. The background is a plain olive color.
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