Artistic Object Studies

Graphite and watercolor sketches of decorative objects like candlesticks and buckles, showcasing detailed designs on aged paper.

Hester Duany, Silver Tumbler, c 1937 Silver Tumbler
Hester Duany, Silver Tumbler, c 1937 Silver Tumbler
Sidewall (possibly USA); glazed; 24 x 20 cm (9 7/16 x 7 7/8 in.)Ship in a Bottle. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 35.6 cm (11 7/16 x 14 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles R. Shane.Wall Shelf. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 40.8 x 55.9 cm (16 1/16 x 22 in.) Original IAD Object: 42", longest point; 10"wide, middle; 7"wide, shelf.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Carl Keksi.Stamps for Embroidery. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 51 x 38.2 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charlotte Angus.Metropolitan Water Works Miscellaneous, manhole cover, middle and bottom sections joined together, Mass., ca. 1900-1919 , waterworks, manhole componentsProducts from Ludwigsbergs Werkstad. Pillar table with undercarriage in Gjursjärn. From Album: Ludwigsbergs Werkstad's limited liability company, Stockholm, Sweden.Albert Eyth, Plate, c 1936 PlateCharlotte Winter, Patten, c 1936 PattenMarbleized Vase. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 21.9 cm (11 1/2 x 8 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JOHN HALL.Shaker Scales. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 32.7 x 34.3 cm (12 7/8 x 13 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George V. Vezolles.Trivet. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.4 x 27.6 cm (8 13/16 x 10 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" long; 5 1/2" wide; 2" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Donald Streeter.Turtle Shell Bureau. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.3 x 26.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 3/4" deep; 4" wide; 6 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Esther Molina.Neckerchief. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 22.3 cm (11 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.). Medium: graphite and watercolor on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sylvia De Zon.Clock Jack. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 46.8 x 43.7 cm (18 7/16 x 17 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 18" high; 12" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joseph Cannella.Candlestick. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 31 x 22.7 cm (12 3/16 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" high; stem: 5/8" in diameter; base: 4" in diameter; top: 1 1/2" in diameter. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Samuel Fineman.Ticket Punch. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 37.3 x 32.4 cm (14 11/16 x 12 3/4 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: H. Langden Brown.Designs for chairs, 1908  Page 16 Verso from a sketchbook with 25 sheets.  paper. pencil  chairThe gold Vapheio cups, National Museum, Athens , Antiquities, Drinking vessels. Nicholas Catsimpoolas CollectionJames Ward, 1769-1859, British, Hand-rolling Machine: to Wash Potatoes, undated. Graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper mounted on medium, slightly.Indian arrow heads and bowl. E.J. Hayward & H.W. MuzzallChairs, c. 1890  Leaf 36 Verso from a sketchbook with 38 sheets.  paper. chalk  chairToy Sleigh. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 28.9 cm (9 x 11 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 14" long; 5" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mina Lowry.Still life with dried plants under Stolp, William England (attributed to), c. 1858 stereograph   photographic support. cardboard albumen print still life of miscellaneous objects. dried flowers. glass bell, glass cover ~ horticultureMirror. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28.9 x 22.7 cm (11 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 27"high; 13"wide. Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ARTHUR JOHNSON.Fish Weather Vane. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.9 x 53.7 cm (14 1/8 x 21 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Michael Riccitelli.Pewter Tankard. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 4 1/16" in diameter. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.Wooden Wine Bottle. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 44.5 x 22.5 cm (17 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 3/4" high; 3 3/4" in diameter. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wilbur M Rice.Key Bank. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 22.3 x 29.8 cm (8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 5/16" high; 1 1/8" in diameter; 6 5/16" long. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William O. Fletcher.Scent Bottle. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 28.1 x 22.9 cm (11 1/16 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Paul Ward.This photograph, taken in 1920 by photographer S.C. HECD, shows a collection of surgical instruments used during World War One. The instruments are labeled with the identification number 68853 and the symbol A. They were issued by the military and were likely vital tools for medical personnel during the war.Gavel. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 24.4 x 35.9 cm (9 5/8 x 14 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Angeline Starr.Candle Holder. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 24.9 cm (14 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: A. Regli.Gourd Bottle. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 36 x 24.9 cm (14 3/16 x 9 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" long; 5" in diameter. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sydney Roberts.Lamp. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28.1 x 23 cm (11 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 3 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Levone.John Tarantino, Salt Cellar, 1935 1942 Salt CellarStella Mosher, Man's Straw Hat, 1935 1942 Man's Straw HatTrivet. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 26.5 x 35.4 cm (10 7/16 x 13 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 1 1/4" high; 3 7/8" wide; 10 1/4" long. Medium: watercolor and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William O. Fletcher.Flask. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 37.2 x 42.9 cm (14 5/8 x 16 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Moran.Clock Bank. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 22.5 x 29.9 cm (8 7/8 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/16" high; pedestal: 1 1/4" wide; base: 1 3/4" wide; face of clock: 2 1/4" in diameter. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alf Bruseth.Table piece with ram's heads and meerman and woman; 6th Cahier / bolt the table. A table piece with ram caps, a putto with a horn and a shell worn by amanman and woman.Liturgical Incense Burner second half 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Liturgical Incense Burner 386739Pewter Bowl. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.7 x 29 cm (8 15/16 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/16" high; 6 5/16" wide. Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.Table legs and ornaments. Leaf 30 Recto from a sketchbook with 79 sheets.Earthenware Jar. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 24.9 x 19 cm (9 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.Portable Secretary. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 30.7 cm (9 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10"high, back; 6"high, front; 14"wide; 12"deep. See data sheet for dets.. Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward L. Loper.Brooch. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Bertha Semple.Leonard Battee, Wine Chest, c 1940 Wine ChestPencil drawing of quill in the inkwell on the background of yellowed old paperClothes Pin Basket. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 22.5 x 30 cm (8 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: data sheet: "one half-peck size". Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Herndon Hightower.Cedar Chest. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 45"long; 28 1/2"high (). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Henry Meyers.B Berndt, Black Satin Bonnet, c 1936 Black Satin BonnetPocket Flask. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 30.3 x 24.4 cm (11 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Chris Makrenos.Hussar armor (NIK) from the collection of Piotr Moszy Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884); 1830-1883 (1830-00-00-1883-00-00);Kazimierz (Kraków - district), Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), Lesser, Emiljan Stanisław (Baron - 1847-1912), Lesser, Emiljan Stanisław (Baron - 1847-1912) - collection, Lesser, Wiktor Stanisław Zygmunt (Baron - Baron - 1853-1935), Moszyński, Piotr (1800-1879)-collections, gift (provenance), hussars, church of St. Jana (Vilnius), Militaria, breasts, armor, crafts, armor, knight armorMessel Alfred (1853-1909), garden fountain in front of the house of the Lettenverein on Viktoria-Luise-Platz in Berlin-Schöneberg. () (approx. 1900), view 1:25, pencil on paper, TU UB Plan collection inv. No. 13467Campania Salerno Nocera Inferiore Museo dell'Agro Nocerino02. Hutzel, Max German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.Patchwork Quilt Squares (4). Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 29.3 cm (12 x 11 9/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ralph N. Morgan.Game Box (For Poker Chips). Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 22.8 x 28.9 cm (9 x 11 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 4" high; 5 7/8" wide; 4 7/16" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Law Durand.Metropolitan Water Works Miscellaneous, manhole cover, bottom section, Mass., ca. 1900-1919 , waterworks, manhole componentsMollusca 229-231. See Notes, 1842 - 1844, Albany, 28.5 x 22 cmLelah Nelson, Man's Hat Box, c 1940 Man's Hat BoxStill life with a butter barrel and tub, draughtsman: Pieter de Goeje, 1789 - 1859, paper, h 129 mm × w 200 mmYolande Delasser, Crock, probably 1937 1938 CrockProduct from Ludwigsbergs Werkstad. From Album: Ludwigsbergs Werkstad's limited liability company, Stockholm, Sweden.Bertrand E Old, Muskego Church Chair, c 1936 Muskego Church ChairPoelzig Hans (1869-1936), exhibition of porcelain Volkstedter models after sketches by Poelzig and Moeschke in the porcelain pavilion, Dresden (1921): Small hanging lights. Photo on paper, 14 x 21.7 cm (including scan edges)Foot Warmer. Dated: 1939. Dimensions: overall: 45.5 x 35.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 6 1/4" high; 8 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: J. Howard Iams.Arthur Ringold, Ship's Lantern, c 1942 Ship's LanternGammelbo Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.Spitta Max (1842-1902), key with seal of the Evangelical Redeemer Church in Berlin-Rummelsburg (1890): View. Photo on paper on cardboard, 42.7 x 31.4 cm (including scan edges) Spitta Max  (1842-1902): Schlüssel mit Siegel der Evangelischen Erlöserkirche, Berlin-RummelsburgWooden Straight Chair. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 56 x 45.7 cm (22 1/16 x 18 in.) Original IAD Object: 32 1/4"high; 15 1/2" wide. See data sheet for dets.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wilbur M Rice.Linen mark, Wah ca. 1981-1975 B.C. Middle Kingdom. Linen mark, Wah 564919Mantle Clock. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 30.2 x 22.9 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" x 19". Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: John Cutting.Amelia Tuccio, Silver Porringer, c 1936 Silver PorringerEdward Collier, 1642-1708, Dutch, active in London 1693-1702 and 1706-1708, A Letter Rack, 1695. Oil on canvas.Unknown photographer, two Kandelaber (without date): View. Photo on cardboard, 24.5 x 16.5 cm (including scan edges) unbek. Fotograf : Zwei Kandelaber  (ohne Dat.)Photo collection Government information service. Wrought iron table lamp with calf leather hood. undatedLantern. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 23.9 cm (14 1/16 x 9 7/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ruth Buker.Two Seated Sleigh. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 40.9 x 51 cm (16 1/8 x 20 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 116" long; 42" wide; 46" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rolland Ayres.Candle Box. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" long; 4 5/8" in diameter; opening: 3 3/4" wide; 8" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jacob Gielens.Daguerreotype study of three daguerreotype portraits. Attributed to Unknown maker, BritishHarry G Alexander, Watch, Face and Case, c 1936 Watch, Face and CaseWriting Desk, Lap. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall (approximate): 28.7 x 36.9 cm (11 5/16 x 14 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 20 x 12 x 9 inches. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mattie P. Goodman.Faïences «au ballon» (1783-1786).. La Vaulx, Henry de, 1870-1930. Manuscripts, Portraits, Drawings, Prints. 1922. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Pottery, Balloons (Aircraft), Tableware , 1780-1789Osler Design Pattern Book - Arm Chair In Crimson Plush,1850-1900. F & C Osler (Ltd). Leather Bound volume with green cloth containing 203 designs over 251 pages.Therkel Anderson, Wall Clock, c 1938 Wall ClockShowcase with objects of (noble) metal; Halls of crafts July 1962..Water Pitcher. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 45.6 x 35.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" Wide 8 1/2" Neck 4" High(handle). Medium: watercolor, graphite, gouache, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jessie M. Youngs.Agricultural Implements."God" By Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven and Morton Schamberg. Date/Period: 1917. Gelatin silver print. Width: 18.8 cm. Height: 23.5 cm (sheet). Author: Morton Livingston Schamberg.Sleigh. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 38 x 50.8 cm (14 15/16 x 20 in.) Original IAD Object: 36" high; 84" long. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: David Ramage.Vinegar Cruet. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 29.5 x 21 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ralph Atkinson.Daguerreotype plate with no image. UnknownPepperbox.   Maker: Edward Winslow, American, 1669-1753Portrait of Two Metalworkers; American; 1855; DaguerreotypeHats van Kant, Anonymous, 1890 - 1920 photograph   baryta paper  lace. head-gear: capGuido Metelli, Jar with Cover, c 1938 Jar with CoverDoll Carriage. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 45.6 cm (13 15/16 x 17 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 19" high; 19 3/4" long; 10" wide. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rex F. Bush.Vase (Morning Glory). Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Robert Stewart.Horse Hide Trunk. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 39.3 x 48.7 cm (15 1/2 x 19 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 17" wide; 24" high; 31 1/2" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank M Keane.Outils propre a cheviller et a poser l'ouvrage.. Roubo, M. (André Jacob), 1739-1791. Roubo, M. (André Jacob), 1739-1791. Prints, Drawings, Design drawings. 1769 - 1774. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Carpentry , France, Joinery , France