Avon Neal, Ann Parker

(Title page, introduction, and colophon)
1963

This image displays the title page of a book or portfolio with the heading "A Portfolio of Rubbings from EARLY AMERICAN STONE SCULPTURE found in the Burying Grounds of New England" by Ann Parker & Avon Neal. The page contains two columns of text that appear to discuss historical aspects of stone rubbings, their significance, and the process of documenting them. The text is in English and the layout is formal, suggesting an academic or scholarly publication.

This image displays the title page of a book or portfolio with the heading "A Portfolio of Rubbings from EARLY AMERICAN STONE SCULPTURE found in the Burying Grounds of New England" by Ann Parker & Avon Neal. The page contains two columns of text that appear to discuss historical aspects of stone rubbings, their significance, and the process of documenting them. The text is in English and the layout is formal, suggesting an academic or scholarly publication.

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Date
1963

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Letterpress on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Closed): 20 × 15in. (50.8 × 38.1 cm) Sheet (Open): 20 × 30in. (50.8 × 76.2 cm)

Accession number
75.39.15a-d

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/34990

Part of a series:

A Portfolio of Rubbings from Early American Stone Sculpture Found in the Burying Grounds of New England

15 works

An illustration of a stylized figure within an oval frame, featuring a person with a geometrically patterned body, holding a diamond-shaped object in one hand and a rectangular object in the other, under a dome-like structure. The artwork has a textured, sepia-toned appearance with inscriptions at the bottom.

An image of a brown and white print depicting a stylized owl with large circular eyes and a patterned body. The artwork includes intricate line work and is signed by the artist at the bottom. The background is a plain, off-white paper with some text and numbers indicating the title, location, and date of creation.

A stylized print of a humanoid figure with a large head and elongated eyes, standing within a textured, arch-like shape. The figure has a triangular body with patterned lines, resembling a dress or robe. The background is a rich, textured brown, and there is text at the bottom indicating the artist's name, location, and the print's edition number.

An illustration of a semi-circular design featuring three stylized sun faces with rays, each varying in size, set against a patterned background. The piece is labeled with text at the bottom indicating the artist, location, and date.

Semi-circular graphic print featuring a stylized face with circular eyes and a straight line for a mouth, surrounded by spiral and geometric patterns, all in a sepia tone. There is text at the bottom indicating the artist, location, and date.

A sepia-toned print of a gravestone rubbing featuring the name "LEVI GODFREY" prominently in the center with a simple, etched face above it. The stone's curved top is visible, and there are cracks and creases suggesting age and wear. Below the name, there is text that reads "Levi Godfrey, Lancaster, Massachusetts, 1772," followed by the artist's signature and the edition number of the print.

A semi-circular print featuring a stylized bird with outstretched wings and a human face at the center. The bird's wings and body are adorned with intricate patterns, and the print has a textured, aged appearance. There are inscriptions at the bottom indicating the artist's name and details about the print.

A semi-circular, stylized print of a human face with spiral patterns and abstract elements on a light background, signed and dated by the artist.

A print depicting a stylized, elongated coffin with a representation of a human figure visible through an opening at the top. The figure has a serene expression, and the print includes text at the bottom indicating the names "Mary Henry and Levi Bartlett," a location "Keene, New Hampshire, 1785," and the phrase "small pox folio 350." The artist's signature, "Ann Parker," and the word "original" are handwritten at the bottom right. The background is off-white with some discoloration and adhesive tape marks at the top edge.

A semi-circular, arch-shaped print featuring a stylized human face with large, spiral-patterned wings or hair on either side. The artwork has a tribal or ancient aesthetic, with the face centrally located and eyes looking forward. The print is predominantly in earthy brown tones with visible texture, suggesting it may be a form of relief printing. There are inscriptions at the bottom, possibly indicating the artist's name and details about the print.

Avon Neal
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Ann Parker
48 works in the collection

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