Artist Biennial

Raphael Soyer

1899–1987

52 works in the collection 43 exhibitions at the Whitney

Works in the collection

Head of a Girl

1960 · Prints

A pensive bearded man rests his head on his hand while a woman watches beside him.

Man and Wife

1967 · Prints

A woman holding a child looks down with a radiation warning symbol displayed above them.

Mother and Child

1969 · Prints

A group of weary men sit closely in a room, one man holding wooden crutches.

Unemployed

1969 · Prints

A tall bearded man in a long coat and hat stands with arms crossed while villagers watch.

The Gentleman

1969 · Prints

A crowded group of weary people with a woman resting her head on folded arms.

Immigrants

1969 · Prints

Woman holds a wrapped child on a dock while men sit and boys play in the water.

The Pier

1969 · Prints

A woman in a teal skirt stands beside a dressmaker's mannequin in a sewing studio.

The Seamstress II

1969 · Prints

A woman reclines on a bed wearing a slip, one hand resting on her stomach.

Girl in Slip

n.d. · Drawings

Pencil sketch of an elderly man with a serious, contemplative expression and loose, sketchy lines.

Self-Portrait (Full-face)

c. 1968 · Drawings

Young woman sits with folded hands, wearing a blue-striped shirt and purple skirt.

(Girl in Striped Blouse)

n.d. · Paintings

A group of men in hats crowd a dim room while one man lights a pipe.

Bowery Nocturne

1933 · Prints

A charcoal self-portrait of a man in a hat staring directly at the viewer.

Self Portrait

1933 · Prints

A seated woman draped in a towel looks out a nearby window.

At the Window

1934–1935 · Prints

A young woman in a slip stands at a dressing screen while a man sits painting nearby.

My Studio

1944 · Prints

A charcoal sketch of a topless woman seated with crossed arms, gazing directly ahead.

Sylvia

1933–1934 · Prints

Nude woman sitting on a stool peeks around a curtain in a dimly lit room.

In the Studio

1935 · Prints

A dark-winged figure lifts a woman in a flowing dress, sketched with dense charcoal strokes.

Sleep

1931–1932 · Prints

A woman in a black slip sits on the edge of a bed looking to the right.

Woman on a Bed

1933–1934 · Prints

Self Portrait

1931 · Prints

A nude woman reclines on a bed while breastfeeding a small baby.

Mother and Infant

1967 · Drawings

A seated nude woman with long hair sits on a green surface holding dark cloth.

Nude

n.d. · Paintings

Three men stand near a café menu while one man lights a pipe.

Reading from Left to Right

1938 · Paintings

A pregnant woman stands nude beside a folding screen, looking directly at the viewer.

Nude

1952 · Paintings

Elderly man with gaunt face holds a rectangular board while staring directly ahead.

Self Portrait

1967 · Prints

Several loosely sketched nude women reclining and sitting in a relaxed, intimate composition.

Studies with Self - Portrait

1966 · Prints

16 Etchings

1963–1964 · Prints

Title page for Raphael Soyer showing "16 etchings" with small portrait and publication details.

Self Portrait (frontispiece)

1963–1964 · Prints

A seated woman with crossed legs rests her head on her hand looking downward.

Seated Woman

1963–1964 · Prints

A woman with tousled hair clasps her jacket at the chest, showing a small cross necklace.

Woman with Cross

1963–1964 · Prints

A woman raises her hand to shade her eyes while looking into the distance.

Woman Shading Her Eyes

1963–1964 · Prints

A black ink sketch of a young woman’s head and shoulders with a thoughtful, serious expression.

Girl with Parted Lips

1963–1964 · Prints

A woman stands looking down with arms slightly out, drawn in dark sketch lines.

Pedestrian

1963–1964 · Prints

A barefoot young woman stands beside a bed folding or inspecting a sheet in a simple room.

Interior with Figure

1963–1964 · Prints

A woman lifts her arms to adjust her hair while looking pensively to the side.

Young Woman

1963–1964 · Prints

A young woman sits with crossed legs and folded arms while a man reads nearby.

Couple in Interior

1963–1964 · Prints

Four nude women sketched in loose lines, three sitting or standing and one reclining.

Nude Studies

1963–1964 · Prints

A person rests their face in their hands while leaning on a table, looking tired.

Woman at Table

1963–1964 · Prints

Two men sit at a table looking worried, one resting his head on his hand.

The Artist's Parents

1963–1964 · Prints

A woman stands before a mirror, touching her chin as she studies her reflection.

Lipstick

1963–1964 · Prints

A woman sits thoughtful with her chin on her hands, looking toward a bed where someone lies.

Pensive Girl

1963–1964 · Prints

A woman holds a small child close to her chest in a quiet embrace.

Mother and Child

1963–1964 · Prints

A group of people on a city street stand close together and look ahead.

Pedestrians

1963 · Prints

A young woman stands solemnly on a stoop while a mother carries a baby behind her.

The Brown Sweater

1952 · Paintings

A crowd of somber people standing outdoors led by a man using crutches.

Spring

1938 · Prints

Two women standing in a street crowd, one holding a book and flowers, the other adjusting her hat.

Office Girls

1936 · Paintings

Five men in hats sit around a table drinking from mugs and looking toward the viewer.

The Mission

1933 · Prints

The American Scene - Series

1933–1934 · Prints

Two young women sit on a bed, looking down with tired, pensive expressions.

Two Girls

1934 · Prints

Several people sleep along a deserted industrial street beside a brick wall under a cloudy sky.

Waterfront Scene

1934 · Prints

Charcoal portrait of a surprised young man staring directly ahead with hands resting on a dark ledge.

Self Portrait

1932 · Prints

A charcoal sketch of a woman curled up asleep on her side.

Sleeping Girl

c. 1925 · Drawings

Exhibitions at the Whitney