Reginald Marsh

Modern 1939 Venus
1939, printed 1969

A black and white etching depicting a chaotic scene with anthropomorphic figures, some with cameras for heads, engaging in various activities such as filming and posing. The setting appears to be a public square with classical architecture in the background. The artwork has a satirical and surreal quality.
A black and white etching depicting a chaotic scene with anthropomorphic figures, some with cameras for heads, engaging in various activities such as filming and posing. The setting appears to be a public square with classical architecture in the background. The artwork has a satirical and surreal quality.

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Date
1939, printed 1969

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching and engraving

Dimensions
Sheet: 13 × 15 9/16in. (33 × 39.5 cm) Plate: 7 11/16 × 11 13/16in. (19.5 × 30 cm)

Accession number
69.97.23

Edition
Proof, Posthumous print | 14 proofs, Ed. 100

Publication
Printed by Andersen-Lamb Photogravure Corporation; published by Whitney Museum of American Art

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Original plate donated by William Benton

Rights and reproductions
©Estate of Reginald Marsh/Art Students League, New York/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/6220

Part of a series:
Thirty Etchings and Engravings
30 works

An etching depicting four female figures in various stages of completion, with the two central figures more detailed and the outer figures appearing as sketches. The figures are dressed in flowing garments, and the style suggests a classical or mythological theme. The artwork is centered on a piece of paper with rough edges, and there is a signature at the bottom left corner.
A black and white etching depicting a dynamic scene with multiple figures that appear to be from classical mythology or an allegorical setting. The figures, both male and female, are shown in various poses, some in motion and others at rest. In the background, there are classical architectural elements and a boat on water. The artwork has a rough, sketch-like quality, and the paper has a torn edge on the bottom, suggesting it may be part of a larger series or a work in progress.
Detailed black and white etching depicting a theatrical scene with a group of well-dressed men in a balcony box, one of whom is reaching out towards a nude female figure standing on the stage. The audience below is shown in silhouette, and the stage is adorned with ornate drapery and classical statues. The artwork is signed by the artist.
An etching of an anthropomorphic rabbit standing upright, dressed in women's clothing from around the 18th century, complete with a dress, fur stole, and heeled shoes. The rabbit is reading a sheet of paper and appears to be in a thoughtful pose. The artwork is detailed, showcasing textures and shading, and is centered on a white background with a torn left edge.
A black and white etching depicting three women riding a carousel with ornate horses. The scene is lively and detailed, with the women appearing joyful as they hold onto the poles attached to the carousel horses. The artwork is expressive with strong lines and shading, conveying movement and festivity. The image is centered on a white background with a clear border around the edges, suggesting it may be a print or a drawing on paper.
A detailed black and white etching depicting a chaotic scene with numerous figures engaged in what appears to be a struggle or battle. The figures are densely packed and show a variety of dynamic poses and expressions, suggesting intense movement and emotion. The artwork is signed and dated in the bottom right corner, and there is a margin around the image where the paper is unmarked.
Detailed engraving of a group of people in classical attire, seated in an ornate, tiered gallery. The central figure, a woman, is prominently positioned in the foreground, while various other figures engage in conversation or observe something out of frame. The artwork exhibits intricate linework and shading, suggesting a scene of social gathering or spectacle in a historical or mythological setting. The signature "Rops" is visible in the lower left corner on the white border surrounding the image.
A black and white etching depicting a chaotic scene with anthropomorphic figures, some with cameras for heads, engaging in various activities such as filming and posing. The setting appears to be a public square with classical architecture in the background. The artwork has a satirical and surreal quality.
A detailed etching depicting a woman in a dress standing on a dock, feeding pigeons with a steamboat and industrial buildings in the background. The artwork is signed and dated 1911.
A detailed black and white engraving depicting a chaotic scene with multiple figures, including a central character riding a fantastical creature, surrounded by an array of other characters in a dynamic and crowded composition. The artwork is signed by the artist in the bottom left corner and is mounted on a white background with a torn left edge.

Reginald Marsh
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