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J. Francis Murphy's contemporaries

A few works by J. Francis Murphy, then their contemporaries: makers of the same nationality born within 25 years of them, then works from the same century and place.

8 works · hang 7523 ·

The rooms are imagined; every work on their walls is real.

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Section 1, north wall

  1. Landscape, by J. Francis Murphy, ca. 1880-1890
    LandscapeJ. Francis Murphy, ca. 1880-1890Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
  2. The Sprout Lot, by J. Francis Murphy, 1915
    The Sprout LotJ. Francis Murphy, 1915Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Their contemporaries

  1. The image shows a wooden stool with a semi-circular seat on a light beige background. The stool has four slim legs and a primarily brown color.
    Shaker Music RackAlfred H. Smith, c. 1936Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. The Repast of the Lion, by Henri Rousseau, ca. 1907
    The Repast of the LionHenri Rousseau, ca. 1907Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  3. This is a drawing of a furniture design with detailed measurements and decorative elements. The drawing depicts a piece of furniture with a combination of drawers and a cabinet, shown from the front and the side. Specific measurements are provided for various parts of the furniture, such as the width, height, and depth. The design features include a decorative carving in relief on the front panel, a detailed cross-section of the knob, and ornamental patterns on the side. The drawing is technical in nature, likely intended for crafting or woodworking purposes, emphasizing the detailed aspects needed for construction.
    Chest of DrawersFlorence Neal, 1935/1942Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  4. Dancing Sailors, by Charles Demuth, 1917
    Dancing SailorsCharles Demuth, 1917Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

Their contemporaries, second

  1. Wrestlers in a Circus, by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, 1909
    Wrestlers in a CircusErnst Ludwig Kirchner, 1909Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
  2. This is a painting of stylized figures within an ornate frame. The artwork features two central figures that are reminiscent of a traditional religious iconography but rendered in a simplified and almost cartoonish form. The larger figure is draped in blue with red accents, while a smaller figure is held in one hand, enrobed in red. The background is decorated with a variety of patterns including an arch-like structure with wavy designs and lines, all outlining the central figures. The outer sections feature floral patterns with bold, contrasting colors of red, black, and teal. The use of thick outlines and vivid colors suggests a playful and decorative approach to the portrayal of the figures, drawing inspiration possibly from folk art traditions.
    St. JosephE. Boyd, 1936Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington