1985.R.633.a-b, Chair, c. 1830-1860
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During 19th-century Victorian era England, craftpersons made a wide range of furniture and objects that were decorated with dark lacquer, mother-of-pearl, and paint.
1985.R.627, Table, c. 1830-1860
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
During 19th-century Victorian era England, craftpersons made a wide range of furniture and objects that were decorated with dark lacquer, mother-of-pearl, and paint.
1992.322.3.A-K, William Shaw, Candlestick, from "Bigelow Chapel" pattern mantel set, patented 1848 copy
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1831, Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just six miles from Boston, opened as America's first planned, landscaped burial ground.
1992.322.2.A-K, William Shaw, Candlestick, from "Bigelow Chapel" pattern mantel set, patented 1848
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1831, Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just six miles from Boston, opened as America's first planned, landscaped burial ground.
47.1993.1 Miguel Covarrubias, Genesis, the Gift of Life
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When the Stewart Company commissioned Miguel Covarrubias to design a mosaic mural for their Dallas office building in 1953, their selection was influenced both by the enduring popularity of Mexican muralists in the United States and by the artist’s acclaimed career.
1953.22 Rufino Tamayo, El Hombre
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When Rufino Tamayo was commissioned to create a monumental portable mural by then Dallas Art Association President Stanley Marcus for display at the 1953 State Fair of Texas, the artist chose a universal subject—humankind.
Devoid of traditional allusions to Mexico and Mexicanism, El hombre echo
1985.R.608, Table, 16th century
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
At Villa La Pausa, tables like this provided surfaces for the display of the Reves' large collection of porcelain, metalwork, small sculpture, glass, and silver.
1985.R.607, Chair, 17th century
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Fashion designer, Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, originally installed this carved chair at Villa La Pausa, and it remained part of the villa's decor through the residency of Wendy and Emery Reves.