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Drawing, Preparatory Drawing for Botanica VI Vase, 2011
graphite on paper.
Gift of Studio Formafantasma.
6842.5.2014

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

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Drawing, Preparatory Drawing for Botanica VI Vase, 2011
graphite on paper.
Gift of Studio Formafantasma.
6842.4.2014

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Drawing, Preparatory Drawing for Botanica VI Vase, 2011
graphite on paper.
Gift of Studio Formafantasma.
6842.3.2014

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Whimsical street scene with pedestrian sidewalk populated with imaginary two-legged creatures at foreground. Similarly styled, bulbous automobiles and buildings behind, with abstract clouds to match.

Drawing, Streetscape, 1988-1990
graphite on paper.
Gift of Saul Steinberg Foundation.
2020-13-14

An asymmetrical pattern for embroidery with roughly indicated floral and geometric motifs. Left side is the worked-up sketch, and right side shows looser lines, some crossed out. Arrows and inscriptions surround.

Drawing, Design for Embroidery, 1921
graphite on paper.
Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner.
2019-28-145

Four sketches of hounds in various positions. At upper left, a hound descending a staircase. At upper right, a seated dog howling. At bottom, two sketches of standing hounds.

Drawing, Hound, n.d.
graphite on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-7

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a wall-mounted sconce to be executed in metal. A bird with raised outstretched wings, facing right, at the base of the fixture, its tail feathers attached to the mount and its feet and beak attached to the glass lantern at right.

Drawing, Design for Lamp, ca. 1925
graphite on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-3

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a wall-mounted sconce to be executed in metal. A bird with a curved beak and long tail perches at the base of the fixture, one leg raised. A glass lantern at right.

Drawing, Design for Lamp, ca. 1925
graphite on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-2

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a lamp to be executed in metal, the lamp stand adorned with two ibex figures. At left, a standing ibex facing left turns its head toward the right, looking towards the ibex above, who stands on the curved element connecting the stand to the lamp. Below, the light bulb covered with a shade and a hanging chain.

Drawing, Design for Lamp, Ibex, ca. 1925
graphite on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-17

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Within circular frame, two stylized birds with swirling feathers.

Drawing, Design for Plate, ca. 1930
graphite on paper.
Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art.
2018-16-7

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

On thin horizontal sheet, a decorative band of elongated and stylized peacocks. Framing lines at top and bottom.

Drawing, Design for Railing, Peacock, ca. 1925
graphite on paper.
Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art.
2018-16-5

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Within a circular framing line, abstract ornamental motif with symmetrical geometric forms.

Drawing, Round Emblem, n.d.
graphite on paper.
Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art.
2018-16-31

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a wall-mounted sconce intended to be executed in metal, the mount made up of three hook shapes attached to rods, which connect to the lantern above. Additional sketches on the sheet depict ornamental elements.

Drawing, Design for Sconce, n.d.
graphite on paper.
Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art.
2018-16-19

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Study for a sculpture of the nude goddess Diana holding a large bow, her left leg raised behind her. Below her, a hound. At right, ornamental bird motif.

Drawing, Study for 'Diana and Hound', before 1929
graphite on paper.
Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art.
2018-16-17

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a pair of scissors in the form of a bird, the fingerholds formed by the feet, an elongated beak serving as the shears.

Drawing, Design for Scissors, Bird, n.d.
graphite on paper.
Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art.
2018-16-12

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a trivet. Within circular frame, two bucking horses biting each other at the ankle and rear.

Drawing, Design for Trivet, Fighting Horses, 1917
graphite on paper.
Gift of D. Wigmore Fine Art.
2018-16-11

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Packard Concept Car, 1952
graphite on paper.
Gift of Alexandra and Paul Herzan.
2017-39-8

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Packard Concept Car, 1952
graphite on paper.
Gift of Alexandra and Paul Herzan.
2017-39-7

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for DeSoto automobile concept, a division of Chrysler, the car shown in three-quarter view from the front. Large projecting dagmar bumpers at center with two protruding headlights at right and left sides, each encased in a conical surround. At the center of the truck, the name "DESOTO" partially visible with the company's marque below.

Drawing, DeSoto Car Concept, 1956
graphite on paper.
Gift of Alexandra and Paul Herzan.
2017-39-14

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for DeSoto automobile concept, a division of Chrysler, the car shown in three-quarter view from behind. Large projecting tail fins at rear right and left sides with three protruding cylindrical tail lights arranged vertically below each. At the center of the truck, the name "DESOTO" with the company's marque below. A license plate with the numbers "956" centered above a large chrome bumper below.

Drawing, DeSoto Concept Car, 1956
graphite on paper.
Gift of Alexandra and Paul Herzan.
2017-39-13

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a Chevrolet truck, shown in three-quarter view from the back. Enclosed two-passenger cabin at front, an open truckbed trailer at rear with a folding door with the letters "CHEVRO", shown open, for loading and unloading. At the vehicle's side, an inset step allows for access to the trailer.

Drawing, Design for Chevrolet Truck, 1934–39
graphite on paper.
Gift of Alexandra and Paul Herzan.
2017-39-12

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Design for a Bus, 1934–39
graphite on paper.
Gift of Alexandra and Paul Herzan.
2017-39-11

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Within a long horizontal composition, five designs for Chevrolet trucks and utility vehicles, each showing different features. Car at left with a raised truckbed for towing; to its right a design with a closed cabin and open trailer; to its right a design with a closed cabin and trailer; at the far right, two designs for more compact vehicles.

Drawing, Designs for Chevrolet Trucks, 1934–39
graphite on paper.
Gift of Alexandra and Paul Herzan.
2017-39-10

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Design for Citibank/Citicorp Stationery, ca. 1975
graphite on paper.
Gift of Ken Friedman.
1997-19-8

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Drawing, Design for Citibank/Citicorp Stationery, ca. 1975
graphite on paper.
Gift of Ken Friedman.
1997-19-10

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Design for a T-shaped house, with a T-shaped window opening and two square-shaped windows on same wall; square skylight and inset square window at overhanging end of house. House appears to be on hillside delineated by interlocking triangles.
Matted with 1995-46-3.

Drawing, Hi-Rise House, 1994
graphite on paper.
Gift of Helen Salichs James.
1995-46-4

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Design for L-shaped house with enclosure around courtyard, 4 units interlock to form an L emphasizing geometric forms of cubes and squares. Unit at end of house slightly overhangs glass-enclosed room at other end. Irregularly shaped wall around court with segments cut out; square-patterned courtyard floor extends to walk leading from door to outside.
Matted with 1995-46-4.

Drawing, Court House, 1994
graphite on paper.
Gift of Helen Salichs James.
1995-46-3

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Design for a house in two L-shaped sections separated by courtyard. each section is comprised of geometric shapes with possibility of interlocking. First floor space appears to be open. Square-patterned floor of courtyard leads to patio. The two sections appear to be pulled apart.
Matted with 1995-46-2.

Drawing, Pulled House, 1993
graphite on paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Cortland Field Bishop, George A. Hearn,....
1995-46-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Package design.

Drawing, Vanity Fair, 1958
graphite on paper.
Gift of Richard Neagle.
1994-85-9

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Furniture designs for a table.

Drawing, Furniture Design, February 26, 1958
graphite on paper.
Gift of Richard Neagle.
1994-85-8

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Furniture designs for a table.

Drawing, Furniture Design, February 27, 1958
graphite on paper.
Gift of Richard Neagle.
1994-85-7

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Packaging design for a hammer.

Drawing, True Temper, 1958
graphite on paper.
Gift of Richard Neagle.
1994-85-6

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Packing design for a hammer.

Drawing, True Temper - Hammer Zipper A16, 1958
graphite on paper.
Gift of Richard Neagle.
1994-85-5

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Package design for a handheld shovel; side and front view.

Drawing, Package Design, 1958
graphite on paper.
Gift of Richard Neagle.
1994-85-4

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Design for a canopy with inscriptions labeling the different parts of the unit; perspective, plan, and elevation.

Drawing, Hyperbolic-Paraboloid Canopy Unit, No. 1, January 16, 1958
graphite on paper.
Gift of Richard Neagle.
1994-85-13

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.