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White Shell

Artist:
Alison Croney Moses, born Fayetteville, NC 1983  Search this
Medium:
holly veneer
Dimensions:
15 5/8 × 23 × 16 5/8 in. (39.7 × 58.4 × 42.2 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Crafts
Date:
2005
Topic:
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Kenneth R. Trapp Acquisition Fund
Object number:
2022.36
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Renwick Gallery
On View:
Renwick Gallery, 2nd Floor, Room 207
Renwick Gallery, 2nd Floor
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk75a4c9ef4-b956-437d-a629-3e9ae23c600c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_2022.36

Untitled, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Sparrow, Simon ca. 1925-2000  Search this
Medium:
Found objects, including beads, wood and ceramic pieces
Type:
Sculptures-Folk
Sculptures-Mosaic
Sculptures
Date:
Ca. 1996
Topic:
Religion--Old Testament--Jonah & the Whale  Search this
Animal--Insect--Butterfly  Search this
Object--Flower  Search this
Object--Other--Shell  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Control number:
IAS 73261816
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_345753

Genesis #2

Artist:
Lorser Feitelson, born Savannah, GA 1898-died Los Angeles, CA 1978  Search this
Medium:
oil on fiberboard
Dimensions:
40 1/4 x 48 in. (102.1 x 121.8 cm)
Type:
Painting
Date:
1934
Topic:
Religion\New Testament\Mary  Search this
Allegory\life\womanhood  Search this
Dress\costume\mask  Search this
Object\furniture\lamp  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Object\fruit\cantaloupe  Search this
Object\foodstuff\egg  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase
Object number:
1985.33
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7e3d503f1-03f4-4a87-8fdd-5bc8357d38c3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1985.33

Sea Horse Fountains, (sculpture)

Title:
City Hall Sea Horses, (sculpture)
City Hall Fountains, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Jennewein, C. Paul 1890-1978  Search this
Architect:
Wight, W. D.  Search this
Architectural firm:
Wight & Wight  Search this
Contractor:
Swenson Construction Company  Search this
Medium:
Sea horses and shells: bronze; Pools: granite lined with concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Kansas City, Missouri City Architects Office 4600 East 63rd Street Kansas City Missouri 64130
Located City Hall 414 East 12th Street South entrance Kansas City Missouri
Date:
Installed May 6, 1938
Topic:
Animal--Fish--Seahorse  Search this
Fantasy--Winged Being  Search this
Animal--Dolphin  Search this
Object--Other--Shell  Search this
Control number:
IAS 87570001
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_292544

Allan Hancock Foundation and Memorial Museum, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Gage, Merrell 1892-1981  Search this
Medium:
Painted concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by University of Southern California at Los Angeles Building Maintenance University Park Los Angeles California 90033
Located University of Southern California at Los Angeles Allan Hancock Foundation and Memorial Museum Los Angeles California
Date:
1940
Topic:
Architecture--Civic--Museum  Search this
Animal--Bear  Search this
Animal--Buffalo  Search this
Animal--Dolphin  Search this
Animal--Elephant  Search this
Animal--Lion  Search this
Animal--Sloth  Search this
Animal--Tiger  Search this
Animal--Amphibian--Frog  Search this
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Animal--Bird--Owl  Search this
Animal--Bird--Pelican  Search this
Animal--Bird--Penguin  Search this
Animal--Fish--Seahorse  Search this
Animal--Other--Starfish  Search this
Animal--Fish--Swordfish  Search this
Animal--Reptile--Lizard  Search this
Animal--Reptile--Turtle  Search this
Animal--Fish--Crab  Search this
Animal--Other--Jellyfish  Search this
Animal--Fish--Octopus  Search this
Architecture--Boat  Search this
Object--Foliage--Cactus  Search this
Object--Other--Shell  Search this
Object--Vegetable--Mushroom  Search this
Control number:
IAS CA000253
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_318829

(Fountain), (sculpture)

Title:
Mermaid Fountain, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: limestone; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Parks & Recreation Division 3500 Oak Grove Road Loganville Georgia 30249
Located Vines Botanical Gardens 3500 Oak Grove Road Loganville Georgia 30249
Topic:
Literature--Character--Mermaid  Search this
Religion--Angel  Search this
Animal--Fish--Seahorse  Search this
Animal--Dolphin  Search this
Animal--Reptile--Turtle  Search this
Animal--Insect--Dragonfly  Search this
Object--Other--Shell  Search this
Object--Foliage  Search this
Control number:
IAS GA000313
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_330367

Tropical Serpentine Bench, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Niemi, Ries  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: steel or stainless steel, painted; Foundation: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Bench
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Miami Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2980 McFarlene Road, Suite 204 Coconut Grove Florida 33133
Located Myers Park Coconut Grove Florida 33133
Date:
1993
Topic:
Animal--Fish--Crab  Search this
Animal--Fish--Seahorse  Search this
Animal--Other--Starfish  Search this
Animal--Reptile--Alligator  Search this
Object--Other--Shell  Search this
Control number:
IAS FL000708
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_332896

(Carved Flagpole Base), (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Lentelli, Leo 1879-1961  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: granite; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Flagstaff
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
United States Post Office Audrey Avenue & Shore Road Oyster Bay New York
Date:
Commissioned 1936. Dedicated 1937
Topic:
Animal--Fish--Seahorse  Search this
Object--Other--Shell  Search this
Object--Other--Cornucopia  Search this
Control number:
IAS NY001509
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_342061

Fan

Artist:
Unidentified (French)  Search this
Medium:
vellum; ivory
Dimensions:
length: 12 1/4 in. (31.0 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
1870-1900
Topic:
Object\foliage  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Virginia Woodbury Lowery Brunetti, Duchess of Arcos
Object number:
1935.8.26
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Department:
Decorative Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7e21b366f-5698-430f-9deb-b08e4188f804
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1935.8.26

Fan

Artist:
Unidentified (Chinese)  Search this
Medium:
ivory
Dimensions:
length: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Type:
Decorative Arts
Date:
1850-1860
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Dress\accessory\fan  Search this
Object\flower  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Alfred Duane Pell
Object number:
1939.4.1011
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Department:
Decorative Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk78367f862-db45-4a87-8763-7e3f2033259d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1939.4.1011

Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club

Artist:
Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this
Medium:
lead/cast
Dimensions:
3 in. (7.6 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture
Date:
1948
Topic:
Animal\dolphin  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Object number:
1966.51.53
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk790558ea8-5c3a-4f8b-bb5c-f37fdf83925b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1966.51.53

British-American Cup Medal (reverse)

Artist:
Anthony de Francisci, born Palermo, Italy 1887-died New York City 1964  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
3 in. (7.6 cm) diam.
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1922
Topic:
Landscape\celestial\star  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Object number:
1966.51.65.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk769810e4c-d646-4a10-b1f5-979303606eb9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1966.51.65.2

Shells

Artist:
Walter Anderson, born New Orleans, LA 1903-died Ocean Springs, MS 1965  Search this
Medium:
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions:
sheet: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (28.0 x 21.6 cm)
Type:
Drawing
Date:
ca. 1950
Topic:
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Walter Anderson
Object number:
1967.96.3
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7b3d8ba39-b9b1-4846-8b17-71df5515b320
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1967.96.3

The Williamsburg Tzu Hsi

Artist:
Harry Soviak, born Lorain, OH 1935-died New York City 1984  Search this
Sitter:
Tzu Hsi  Search this
Medium:
color lithograph
Dimensions:
sheet: 23 x 30 in. (58.4 x 76.2 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
1968
Topic:
Figure group\female  Search this
Chinese  Search this
Object\flower  Search this
Architecture Exterior\detail\window  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Portrait female\full length  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Atelier Mourlot Ltd.
Object number:
1969.2.18
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk78b695860-23a2-4d13-9e31-5c455acd8af0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1969.2.18

Louisiana Purchase Exposition Silver Medal, 1904

Artist:
Adolph A. Weinman, born Karlsruhe, Germany 1870-died Forest Hills, NY 1952  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in. (6.7 x 6.7 x .6 cm) square
Type:
Sculpture-Medal
Date:
1904
Topic:
Figure group\female  Search this
Animal\fish  Search this
Animal\bird\eagle  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. C. Keith McLane
Object number:
1970.217A-B
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7547c7464-b92a-4d40-b047-14309cc01cfa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1970.217A-B

Sands of Time

Artist:
Hilda Katz, born New York City 1909-died 1997  Search this
Medium:
linoleum cut block
Dimensions:
7 x 10 1/2 in. (17.8 x 26.7 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Block/plate/stencil
Date:
n.d.
Topic:
Landscape\beach  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in memory of her parents, Max and Lina Katz
Object number:
1971.286.11
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk75bb19adc-5d2b-4ebe-88c5-3d6875e91e79
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1971.286.11

Key West Arrangement

Artist:
Loren MacIver, born New York City 1909-died New York City 1998  Search this
Medium:
pen and ink and pastel on paper
Dimensions:
sheet: 11 x 15 in. (27.9 x 38.1 cm)
Type:
Drawing
Date:
ca. 1939-1940
Topic:
Landscape\Florida\Key West  Search this
New Deal\Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project\New York  Search this
Object\foliage  Search this
Object\flower  Search this
Object\foliage\palm  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration
Object number:
1971.447.64
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7c88a5292-75af-4f5f-a4b8-473d90eb1978
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1971.447.64

Shell

Artist:
Adja Yunkers, Riga, Latvia 1900-died New York City 1983  Search this
Medium:
color lithograph
Dimensions:
image: 15 3/4 x 11 3/8 in. (40.0 x 28.9 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
1960
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc.
Object number:
1973.114
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk758d544f3-42a2-4c34-ad43-7c8426fb9572
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1973.114

Broken Shells

Artist:
Werner Drewes, born Canig, Germany (now Kaniów, Poland) 1899-died Reston, VA 1985  Search this
Medium:
woodcut on paper
Dimensions:
image: 16 x 22 in. (40.7 x 55.9 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
1973
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Object number:
1973.160.5
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk70be78d8e-9748-4e19-ae22-2a3128ba30f7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1973.160.5

Broken Shells

Artist:
Werner Drewes, born Canig, Germany (now Kaniów, Poland) 1899-died Reston, VA 1985  Search this
Medium:
color woodcut on paper
Dimensions:
image: 16 1/8 x 22 in. (40.8 x 56.0 cm)
Type:
Graphic Arts-Print
Date:
1973
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Object\other\shell  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Object number:
1973.160.6
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk76bf961af-57dd-487e-8e34-501f47d5d163
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1973.160.6

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