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

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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 Airmail, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Airmail, 1935
brush and black ink, blue gouache, graphite 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.

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.

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.

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 Airmail, May 13, 1935
brush and royal blue gouache, silver paint, graphite 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.

Two long-stemmed abstract flowers; one with scalloped petals in purple, magenta and yellow; the other with spiky petals in magenta and violet on a cream ground.

Drawing, Textile Design: Florentina, 1924
brush and gouache on cream illustration board.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-96

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

Facade elevation.

Drawing, Haus Heiligenstädterstr. (Façade Elevation), 1952–54
pen and blue ink, graphite on graph paper.
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-28

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 with Upper and...
pen and dark gray ink, graphite, red pencil on graph paper.
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-34

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

Facade elevation with garage.

Drawing, Zartmann Façade Elevation (with Garage), 1950s
pen and black ink, graphite, red pencil on graph paper.
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-57

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

Eight designs for glasses in elevation, with scale and titles of each below.

Drawing, Designs for Drinking Vessels, Covered Dishes, and Candle Holders,...
graphite on tracing paper, lined.
Gift of Frederick G. Weisser.
1958-77-2

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.

Drawing, Design for Dinner Plate, 1926
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Frederick G. Weisser.
1958-77-6

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.

An axonometric view of rectangular room. A black babygrand piano stands in upper left corner and low built-in bookcases in upper right corner together with a round table and two armchairs. Red stacking chairs, designed by Franz Singer (according to Ms. Fröhlich), stand to right of door in right corner. Two glass hanging shelves with flower pots hang on wall closest to viewer.

Drawing, Design for a Modern Living Room with Piano, 1933–39
brush and gouache, watercolor, collaged paper and metal foil, graphite on....
Gift of Margarethe Fröhlich.
1997-109-4

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

Floral design in violet, brown and green, surrounded by large feathery blue leaves

Drawing, Textile Design: Flora, 1911–14
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-22

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

Floral design of heavily peach outlined feathery abstract flowers. Spiky red-orange floral form across pattern with a yellow blossom and peach stems on pink ground.

Drawing, Textile Design: Ching-Chang, 1910–18
brush and gouache on cream illustration board.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-79

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

Drawing depicts a crescent-shaped tulip with curled vines.

Drawing, Design for Ornament, 1950s
pen and dark gray, graphite on cream wove paper.
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-16

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

Facade elevation of a building.

Drawing, Gemeindebau Hainburg [Municipal Apartment Building, Hainburg...
pen and black ink, graphite, red pencil on graph paper.
Gift of Marilyn Walter Grounds.
2008-20-58

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

Vertical drawing of a Moorish pottery vase, with large wing handles and figures of a horse and a man.

Drawing, Drawing after a Serbian Vase, 1926
graphite, red-brown crayon on white wove paper, mounted on canvas.
Museum purchase from James B. Ford and Peter Cooper Hewitt Estate Funds.
1936-60-7

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

Photograph of a glass vase with fluted areas and a cube-like base.

Photograph, Glass Table Ornament, ca. 1926
gelatin silver print.
Gift of Frederick G. Weisser.
1958-77-1-b

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

Stylized interlacing sawgs with branches growing from curled sections in gold and green on white background.

Drawing, Textile Design: Alpenkoenig [King of the Alps], designed 1916–18
brush and gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-1294

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

The Monte Zuma textile design consists of rhythmic geometric shapes in the form of alternating curving bands and plant vines in black. This color variation is in light purple and black.

Drawing, Textile Design: Monte Zuma, 1910–12
brush and gouache, pen and black ink, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-203

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

Abstract pattern of octagons, circles, squares and semi-circles alternating with heart-shaped leaves in blue, brown, and gray.

Drawing, Textile Design: Kiebitz, 1910–15
brush and watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-240

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

Ground of bright blue and gray geometric patterns with rounded scalloped forms in yellows, oranges, and brown, and rounded black leaf forms with brown stems

Drawing, Textile Design: München (Munich), 1911–14
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-40

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