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Kenyon Cox

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Painting of a bearded man in white shirt modeling a clay relief in a studio, with a plaster bust on the wall behind him.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

1887, replica 1908

Painting of allegorical women and winged putti on a classical terrace with columns and a distant landscape.

Tradition

1916

Painting of three nude women and a clothed woman under a tree in a pastoral field, with a man and dog in the distance at suns

Ekloga

1890

Painting of three nude women and a clothed woman in a pastoral field at dusk, with a shepherd and dog in the distance.

An Eclogue

1890

Brown ink drawing of three seated allegorical women, Justice with scales at center, a warrior with sword and shield left, and

Cartoon for mural of Minnesota State Capital, "Institute of Justice"

1900

Painted sketch of a seated robed woman holding balanced scales, flanked by lions and winged staffs, within a decorative borde

Sketch for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capital, "Justice"

1910

Full-length portrait of a young woman in a pink gown holding a translucent fan, standing before a paneled door and yellow wal

Louise Howland King (Mrs. Kenyon Cox)

1890

Study for a lunette mural with a winged figure, a cherub, seated and standing draped women, and a classical garden under blue

Study for mural, Union Trust Company Building, "The Sources of Wealth"

1900

Two arched allegorical panels labeled Science and Art, showing a seated veiled woman with books and a reclining woman with a

The Progress of Civilization: Science and Art (mural study, State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa)

1900

Painting of a nude woman with long red hair standing barefoot in a sunlit autumn meadow beneath trees.

Indian Summer

1880

Sketch of a winged figure in red drapery with a halo, seated on a stone ledge within an arched frame.

Sketch for the Mural at Oberlin College, "The Spirit of Self-Sacrificing Love"

1910

Oil study of two allegorical female figures in pink and gold drapery flanking a WELCOME cartouche on teal.

Study for Mural at Hotel Manhattan, "Peace and Plenty"

1900

Three arched mural studies showing a blacksmith, a seated woman with a caduceus and a carrying child, and a woman reading wit

The Progress of Civilization: The Forge, Commerce, and Education (mural study, State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa)

1900

Sketch layout of nine reclining Muse figures and a central Hermes and Apollo scene for a library decoration.

Sketches for the Decoration of a Private Library "A"

1890

Loose oil study of a haloed, bearded Christ figure with open arms in a red robe, set before a green landscape and cloudy sky.

Study for "Christ"

1900

Painted design study with classical figures for library wall bays, showing Apollo, Pallas, Hephaestus and Hermes in arched pa

Sketches for a Decoration of a Private Library "B"

1890

Three arched panels stacked vertically showing a hunter with a dog, a herder with a cow, and a farmer with a sickle and sheav

The Progress of Civilization: Hunting, Herding, Agriculture (mural study, State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa)

1900

Study for Mural for Appellate Court Building, New York; "Statute Law", Helmet for Figure of "Force"

Study for Mural for Appellate Court Building, New York; "Statute Law", Helmet for Figure of "Force"

1890

Painting of rolling hills with grassy meadows, dark tree clusters, a distant farmhouse and a pale sky with pink clouds.

Landscape

1883

Two circular allegorical paintings on gold ground: a seated man with a sword labeled Government, and a seated woman with a gl

Study for mosaic in the Wisconsin State Capital "Government and Liberty"

1910

Loose oil study of a Madonna and child with saints, a nude figure, kneeling attendants and an angel in a landscape.

After Boltraffio, "Sacra Conversazione"

1880

Seated allegorical figure of Justice holding scales, framed by lions, laurel, and a gold roundel with braided border.

Study for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capital, "Justice"

1910

Painting of a woman in a black dress with a white ruffled collar against a dark background.

A Lady in Black

1880

Oval study of Mercury offering a purse to a seated crowned woman in red drapery, with a billowing yellow cloth against a clou

Study for Mural at U.S. Custom House, Cleveland, OH, "Passing Commerce Pays Tribute to the Port of Cleveland"

1900

Full-length portrait of a blonde girl in a dark dress with red bodice, white collar and cuffs, against a grey background.

Untitled, Portrait of a Young Girl

1900

Oil study of a seated nude woman with one arm raised, against dark green foliage and a white drape on grass.

Study for "Evening"

1880

Oil study of a laurel-crowned woman in white drapery and a bare-chested man beside a glowing urn under a cloudy sky.

Study for "Science Instructing Industry"

1890

Study for a mosaic showing a bearded seated figure with a book and pen in a gold roundel, labeled Legislation.

Study for Mosaic, Wisconsin State Capital, "Legislation"

1910

Loose painting of a seated Madonna in red and blue with a rabbit, an infant, and a standing woman before a dusky landscape.

After Titian's "Madonna of the Rabbit"

1880

Painting of Christ with a golden halo, arms outstretched, in red robes against a green landscape and cloudy sky.

Christ

1905

Painting of rolling hills with golden grass, green trees, a fence line, and a distant red-roofed farmhouse under clouds.

Flying Shadows

1883

Painting of a seated crowned woman with fruit and three nude children on a grassy lawn beside a classical column.

Plenty

1910

Oil study of a white drapery strip stretched diagonally over a textured earth-toned ground, with a brown oval beneath.

Study for Drapery of "Pursuit of the Ideal"

1890

Painting of golden fields rising toward dark trees and distant rolling hills under a hazy, grey-brown sky.

Lengthening Shadows

1880

Painting of a reclining nude woman on a marble bench with a blue-winged cupid beside her, golden drapery, and a seaside garde

Approach of Love

1890

Full-length portrait of an elderly bearded man in a dark overcoat standing before a gray drapery.

Henry L. Fry

1883

Painting of a nude woman with a crescent moon in her hair, holding a bow beside a tree with arrows, in a wooded landscape.

Diana

1890

Painting of a seated nude woman seen from behind, resting on gold draped cushions against a dark background.

A Blonde

1891

Maxfield Parrish

1905

Graphite drawing of a seated nude woman flanked by two sketched female figures with arms on her shoulders, on tan paper.

Allegorical Female Figures

1912

Graphite drawing of a seated nude woman with arm extended holding a brush, legs crossed, on toned paper.

Sketch - Kenyon Cox, 1912

1912

Graphite drawing of a nude male figure reaching toward a draped female figure, with a squared grid and a classical urn behind

Science Instructing Industry: Nude Study

1898

Theodore Robinson

1878

Pencil sketch of three seated draped women above a USA pedestal, flanked by a winged youth and a satyr with a staff.

Design for United States Currency

1912

Pencil drawing of a nude male figure with a winged cap, holding a staff and shield in a striding pose.

Mercury

1912

Pencil study of a reclining nude woman raising a sphere in one hand, drawn within a faint arch, by Kenyon Cox, 1900.

(Iowa State Capitol Rotunda) (Art, study for panel)

1900

Pencil sketch of a wooden manufacturing machine with a toothed gear, lever and open hatch on a pale sheet.

(Iowa State Capitol Rotunda) (Manufactures, study for panel)

(Iowa State Capitol Rotunda) (Agriculture, study for panel)

1900

Graphite study of a draped seated figure with a hooded fabric arch over the head, over a faint grid.

(Iowa State Capitol Rotunda) (Science, study for panel)

1900

Graphite study of a seated nude woman reading an open book, with faint grid lines, by Kenyon Cox.

(Iowa State Capitol Rotunda) (Education, study for panel)

1900

Graphite study of a standing male nude with outstretched arm, surrounded by smaller limb and figure sketches on tan paper.

(Untitled) (Studies of Male Nudes)

1870

Pencil sketches by Kenyon Cox of six semicircular lunette compositions with allegorical figures for the Iowa State Capitol, 1

(Iowa State Capitol Rotunda) (study for Six Lunettes)

1900

Pencil study of a standing male nude with one arm raised overhead, drawn on aged paper.

(Untitled) (Study of Standing Male Nude)

1870

Graphite drawing with white highlights of a nude male athlete modeled on a classical statue, holding a discus.

(Untitled) (Greco-Roman Discus Thrower)

1870

Charcoal drawing of a seated figure in a heavy draped cloak and plumed helmet on a stone pedestal.

(Untitled) (Drapery Study)

1870

Pencil study of two nude men standing and clasping hands, with guidelines framing the composition on cream paper.

Figure Study for Seal of the University Club, New York

1890

Pencil sketch of a winged putto leaning on a pedestal, with faint architectural lines around it on tan paper.

Sketch of Genius for "Tradition"

1910

Pencil drawing of a seated helmeted female figure with a spear and oak branch, in a circular classical composition.

Study for "Courage," Lunette in Hudson County Courthouse, Jersey City, NJ

1910

Brown ink drawing of allegorical women with scales, a staff and olive branch beneath classical columns, with playing children

The Beneficence of the Law, Design for Mural at Essex County Court House, Newark, New Jersey

1910

Pencil study of a seated robed woman holding balance scales, drawn within a circular frame on a tan ground.

Study for "Justice," Lunette in Hudson County Courthouse, Jersey City, NJ

1910

Red chalk study on squared grid showing nude figures, standing children with poles, and a seated woman, framed horizontally.

The Common Law, Study for Left Panel of "The Reign of Law," Frieze for Appellate Court, New York

1890

Graphite study of a seated nude woman holding balance scales, drawn in pencil on cream paper with light construction lines.

Study for "Equity" in "The Common Law" Frieze for "The Reign of Law" Mural at New York Appellate Division Courthouse

1890

Pencil sketch of two female heads with high collars and handwritten notes on brows and collar color.

Sketch of Two Female Heads for Chinese Figure in "The Marriage of the Atlantic and Pacific," Mural in the Wisconsin S…

1910

Pencil study of a seated nude woman with a floral headband, resting her chin on her hand while reading a book.

Nude Study for "The Contemplative Life" for Lunette in the Administration Building, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH

1910