early Modern | Periods | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Pale blue and light green bell shaped flowers, leaves, and vines on a dark blue ground

Drawing, Textile Design: Bavaria, 1910–11
brush and watercolor, gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-54

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Orange and brown stripes with an ochre geometric pattern on cream ground

Drawing, Textile Design: Bambi, 1925
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-120

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

An abstract rendering of bird, the body in solid black with white circular eye, resting on the tip of a small, elongated triangle deliniated in heavy black line in upper right corner. A white diagonal line connects the two triangular wings across the central black body. The beak is indicated by a small white triangle which touches the left margin.

Drawing, Study for "Quickest Way by Air Mail" Poster, General Post Office, 1935
pen and black ink, brush and black ink, white gouache, graphite on heavy....
Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.
1963-39-900

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Blue and indigo stripes with a purple geometric pattern on cream ground

Drawing, Textile Design: Bambi, 1925
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-121

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Inverted triangular shaped wine glass that tapers at bottom where the stem and bottom meet.

Drawing, Design for Wineglass, 3rd Size, 1926
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Frederick G. Weisser.
1958-77-4

This object was made by J. & L. Lobmeyr.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Two flowers with purple stems; one in orange, yellow, and red, all outlined in maroon, on a cream background with a partial diamond pattern.

Drawing, Textile Design: Mittagstee (Afternoon Tea), 1910–19
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-105

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Turquoise ground with geometric forms in lemon yellow, lime green, and white, with rectangular areas of yellow and white hatching

Drawing, Textile Design: Circus, 1925
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-13

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Floral design in rose, mauve, rust red, and green, surrounded by large feathery green leaves.

Drawing, Textile Design: Flora, 1911–14
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-23

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Floral design of heavily black outlined feathery abstract flowers. Spiky light gray form across pattern with a light aqua-colored blossom with black stems on cream ground.

Drawing, Textile Design: Ching-Chang, 1910–18
brush and gouache on cream illustration board.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-77

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Two abstract floral/vegetal designs in terra cotta with white highlights on a black ground.

Drawing, Textile Design: Distl [sic] (Thistle), 1910–17
brush and gouache on cream illustration board.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-85

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Two long-stemmed abstract flowers; one with scalloped petals in yellow, orange and peach; the other with spiky petals in lime and yellow, on a teal ground.

Drawing, Textile Design: Florentina, 1924
brush and gouache on cream illustration board.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-97

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Axonometric view of rectangular room divided into a combination living/bed room (left) and kitchen (right). Living/bed room contains, on top long wall, an L-shaped sofa/bed with square glass and metal table near it. Behind shorter side of sofa, on right wall separating living and kitchen areas, is shallow cabinet for pillow storage. On opposite short wall a black-topped shallow book? cabinet built around a radiator. View of kitchen shows only a white oven with black top and white tiled splash wall behind with yellow-painted floor. A green curtain rather than a door separates the two rooms.

Numbers affixed to the objects in the drawing indicate this design may have been used for publication.

Drawing, Design for Living Room/Bed Room and Kitchen, 1933–39
brush and gouache, black ink; collaged wood veneer, silver foil, news print,....
Gift of Margarethe Fröhlich.
1997-109-11

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Design of a round fruit bowl on a low stem.

Drawing, Design for Round Fruit Bowl, 1926
graphite on tracing paper, lined.
Gift of Frederick G. Weisser.
1958-77-9

This object was made by J. & L. Lobmeyr.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Small patterns of alternating fleurettes and curly cues and dots in chartreuse and black on gray background.

Drawing, Textile Design: Menuett (Minuet), designed 1920–21
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-1139

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Alternating cream and gray ground with a black pattern of flowers and column-like forms

Drawing, Textile Design: Aussee, 1911–14
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-46

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Chevron stripped bank alternating with tulip-shaped flowers with checkerboard interior sections in green on brown and white background.

Drawing, Textile Design: Venusgärtchen [Venus' Little Garden], 1911–17
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-683

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Axonometric view of living room/bedroom with studio bed and built-in cabinet in upper corner; a square table with retractable shelves and two arm chairs on either side of table; horizontal strip lighting hangs high on wall above cabinet and bed; and glass shelves for plants hang right of the bed; black and white rectangular carpet/linoleum beneath table and chairs.

Drawing, Design for a Modern Living Room/Bedroom with Built-in Bed and...
brush, sponge and gouache, watercolor; collaged, painted and printed paper;....
Gift of Margarethe Fröhlich.
1997-109-6

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

A back lit, dramatic dark sculptural form, rectangular at base tapering into points surrounding a tall central shaft.

Drawing, Study for Maximum Mass Permitted by the 1916 New York Zoning Law,...
black crayon, stumped; brush and black ink over photostat, varnish on....
Gift of Mrs. Hugh Ferriss.
1969-137-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Architectural floor plan.

Drawing, Malfattigasse 31 (Floor Plan), 1950s
graphite, red pencil on graph paper.
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-8

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

House elevation and floor plan.

Drawing, Siedlungstype [Housing Example (Façade Elevation and Floor Plan)],...
pen and dark gray ink, graphite, red pencil on graph paper.
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-32

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

An angular, abstract rendering of a bird in flight (recalling a paper airplane) surrounded by blue sky. The body is solid black with white circular eye and white triangular beak. The upper wing is formed by an elongated white triangle; the lower wing formed by a smaller elongated white triangle.

Drawing, Study for "Quickest Way by Air Mail" Poster, General Post Office, 1935
graphite, brush and blue and black gouache on heavy white tracing paper.
Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.
1963-39-899

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Design for a fruit bowl on a low stem.

Drawing, Design for Footed Bowl, 1926
graphite on tracing paper, lined.
Gift of Frederick G. Weisser.
1958-77-8

This object was made by J. & L. Lobmeyr.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Axonometric view of bedroom/dining room area in foreground with sofa bed and square table and chairs and gray walls, and breakfast room indicated by green walls, brown linoleum with black box modern stove at left and tall cabinet and drop-leaf table and two chairs against right wall. The two areas can be closed off by a pocket folding door indicated by tall brown column center left.

Drawing, Design for a Modern Studio Apartment, 1933–39
brush and sponge and gouache, watercolor; pen and brush and black ink;....
Gift of Margarethe Fröhlich.
1997-109-8

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Vertical rectangle. Oval head with features of Aboriginal mask: large, round eyes; triangular nose, and semi-circular mouth. Head is wrapped in wide ribbon with double leaves on either side of head.

Drawing, Advertising Design for Veramon-Schering, ca. 1925
graphite on paper, lined.
Gift of Elaine Lustig Cohen.
2000-20-16

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Gray ground with geometric forms, rectangular color blocking in black, white, and gray with hatching in white and gray

Drawing, Textile Design: Circus, 1925
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-10

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Small patterns of alternating fleurettes and curly cues and dots in rose and turquoise on pink background.

Drawing, Textile Design: Menuett (Minuet), designed 1920–21
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-1137

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Small patterns of alternating fleurettes and curly cues and dots in orange and yellow on blue background.

Drawing, Textile Design: Menuett (Minuet), designed 1920–21
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-1138

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Chevron stripped bank alternating with tulip-shaped flowers with checkerboard interior sections in turquoise on lavender and wine background.

Drawing, Textile Design: Venusgärtchen [Venus' Little Garden], 1911–17
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-682

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Floral design of heavily rose outlined feathery abstract flowers. Spiky light gray form across pattern with a yellow-colored blossom with rose stems on black ground.

Drawing, Textile Design: Ching-Chang, 1910–18
brush and gouache on cream illustration board.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-78

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Allover black geometric pattern of framed rectangles.

Drawing, Design for Textile, 1950s
brush and black gouache, graphite on graph paper, mounted on off-white wove....
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-65

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

An elongated, irregular royal blue triangle is superimposed and bisects a larger, almost equilateral, silver triangle with tip pointing down. A blue horizontal line passes through the silver triangle above the blue triangle (parallel to the lower edge of sheet) and extends into the cream ground before terminating at an acute angle into the blue triangle.

Drawing, Study for "Quickest Way by Air Mail" Poster, General Post Office,...
graphite, silver paint, and brush and blue gouache on heavy cream paper.
Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.
1963-39-898

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Small patterns of alternating fleurettes and curly cues and dots in yellow and blue on dark green background.

Drawing, Textile Design: Menuett (Minuet), designed 1920–21
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-1140

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Blue and dark green stripes with a lime green geometric pattern on cream ground

Drawing, Textile Design: Bambi, 1925
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-119

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Alternating cream and green ground with a black pattern of flowers and column-like forms

Drawing, Textile Design: Aussee, 1911–14
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-43

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Alternating cream and blue ground with a black pattern of flowers and column-like forms

Drawing, Textile Design: Aussee, 1911–14
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-45

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.