Search Results: Titles starting with I from Schulson Autographs

In a remarkable letter painter and teacher Jean Ingres illustrates how window light shines on the human figure. "...although the daylight comes from the right side of the painting, the daylight coming from the left side should not be dismissed. If this is the case, all the charm of the brush work will be lost...." To clarify, the artist sketches a figure as seen from the back with one foot resting on a step. Signed, "Ingres. Written in French, on one 8vo sheet, undated. The letter is significant because it reveals the working artist considering the affect of light on a human subject. He draws two lines of light as they might contact the figure. Ingres would occasionally use pen and ink to sketch first ideas, but in this instance, it would seem that he used the pen to write the letter and illustrated his meaning with the drawing. The text suggests he may have been giving advice to another artist or student rather than sketching a preliminary drawing for his own work. Condition: Docketing in upper… Read More

On the copyright page she inscribed in French, dated with place, "2/4/60 London," and signed, "Ida." The catalog is comprised of 21 photograph portraits, stapled but now separated from the cover that shows a self portrait of Kar. Otherwise, pages in good condition. Autograph

Charming Drawing in Water Color and Ink in the style of Norman Thelwell including an imitated signature. Pencil docketing on the lower right indicates the artist's birth year, 1923. The composition on artist's board measures 8 1/4 x 11 inches. Autograph

In this long and substantive letter written from Hollywood to his wife, Patchen writes about an offer by composer Harry Geller (1913-2008) to compose a libretto for an opera Geller would write. Patchen shares the assurances he received about Geller with his wife. Patchen writes that working with Geller could be a "real break" for them. He fills the letter with news of his work, rain that would drive crowds from his readings, "bkstore imprints" and "Doris Duke" who hadn't seen the "letter sent to Foundation...." A fine information laden letter from husband to wife.. Simply signed, "Kenneth." With full signature in the form of the addressee, "Mrs. Kenneth Patchen." Autograph

This portrait depicts the famed sculptor in bohemian clothing, with stripedscarf on her head, knitted blouse and very large hanging earrings. Her dark, deep-set eyes are peering directly at the camera. Boldly signed in blackacross her white blouse, "Louise Nevelson." Autograph