2011.31 Roycroft Shops, "Ali Baba" bench
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
An iconic work of the American Arts and Crafts movement, the Roycrofter’s Ali Baba Bench is composed of a split log seat with intact bark and a framework with canted legs and a horizontal stretcher.
2008.21.1.McD, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, Window with Sea Anemone ("Summer")
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The languidly aqueous appearance of this window by Louis Comfort Tiffany's firm suggests the transformation of molten glass providing an appropriately watery effect for images of undersea life.
1986.56.FA Lawrence, Sir Thomas, Portrait of the Hon Mrs. Seymour Bathurst
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Sir Thomas Lawrence began earning his reputation as a portraitist at the end of the 18th century, and in 1794 he was elected a Royal Academician. He became immensely
1983.52.FA Paul Sérusier, Celtic Tale, 1894
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Two cloaked men, thought to be the artist and a companion, enter a mysterious landscape filled with sinuous, undulating lines and unexpected color combinations.
1960.165 Emil Bisttram, Pueblo woman
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Emil Bisttram immigrated to the United States in 1902 and studied at the National Academy of Design before joining the artists' colony at Taos in 1931.
1981.41.FA Flask
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1983.146.FA Bowl with dragon design
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Dragons are important mythic animals in China.