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2. Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art, the Property of J. Pierpont Morgan / compiled at his request by G. C. Williamson. London: Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1910.
Frontispiece: Silver-gilt Pax. No. 70, being Plate XLIX
Photogravure in brownish-black ink on cream wove paper laid down on white wove paper; engraved plates prepared by Hallet Hyatt...
2. <em>Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art, the Property of J. Pierpont Morgan / compiled at his request by G. C. Williamson</em>. London: Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1910.
3. J. Pierpont Morgan, 1837–1913. Catalogue of the Collection of Watches: the property of J. Pierpont Morgan / compiled at his request by G. C. Williamson. London: Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1912.
This catalogue of J. Pierpont Morgan's collection of decorative watches and clocks, once again compiled by George Williamson, is equally exquisite. Williamson produced a total of three catalogues for...
3. J. Pierpont Morgan, 1837–1913. <em>Catalogue of the Collection of Watches: the property of J. Pierpont Morgan / compiled at his request by G. C. Williamson</em>. London: Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1912.
4. J. Pierpont Morgan, 1837–1913. Catalogue of the Collection of Watches: the property of J. Pierpont Morgan / compiled at his request by G. C. Williamson. London: Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1912.
Frontispiece: Watches made in France—Paris, No. 24, Nicolas Bernard
Photogravure in brownish-black ink on cream wove paper laid down on white wove paper; engraved plates prepared by...
4. J. Pierpont Morgan, 1837–1913. <em>Catalogue of the Collection of Watches: the property of J. Pierpont Morgan / compiled at his request by G. C. Williamson</em>. London: Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1912.
Artwork and Artist Information: America by Hiram Powers
The Art Institute's bust of America is one of twenty-eight produced by Hiram Powers between 1850 and 1873. Its patriotic subject matter and pronounced Graeco-Roman features made it one of...
Artwork and Artist Information: <em>America</em> by Hiram Powers
Artwork and Artist Information: Axonometric Rendering of Northwestern Atrium Center, Madison and Canal Streets, Chicago by Helmut Jahn
The distinctive style developed by architect Helmut Jahn, depicted in this drawing, incorporates an inventive, even playful use of color, materials, light, and structural form. Includes discussion...
Artwork and Artist Information: <em>Axonometric Rendering of Northwestern Atrium Center, Madison and Canal Streets, Chicago</em> by Helmut Jahn
Artwork and Artist Information: Cabin in the Cotton by Horace Pippin
A brief essay focusing on Cabin in the Cotton by Horace Pippin. Includes discussion questions and classroom activity suggestions.
Artwork and Artist Information: <em>Cabin in the Cotton</em> by Horace Pippin
Artwork and Artist Information: Cabinet of Four Wishes by Richard Snyder
Normally when we think of a cabinet, we consider it as a functional or useful object. But what if everyday cabinets had secret, magical qualities? Richard Snyder's Cabinet of Four Wishes is...
Artwork and Artist Information: <em>Cabinet of Four Wishes</em> by Richard Snyder
Artwork and Artist Information: Circular Medallion by Louis Sullivan
This circular medallion, from an elevator enclosure grille from the Schlesinger and Mayer store (Carson Pirie Scott) in Chicago, is composed of a central cross from which four flat shields radiate,...
Artwork and Artist Information: <em>Circular Medallion</em> by Louis Sullivan
Artwork and Artist Information: Dancers, New York by Roy DeCarava
A brief essay focusing on Roy DeCarava's Dancers, New York. Includes discussion questions and classroom activity suggestions.
Artwork and Artist Information: <em>Dancers, New York</em> by Roy DeCarava
Artwork and Artist Information: Desk and Bookcase
In the early 1700s, wealthy merchants and land speculators, eager to demonstrate their advanced positions within the colony, commissioned craftsmen to make elegant pieces of furniture for their...
Artwork and Artist Information: <em>Desk and Bookcase</em>
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