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Art Survey

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Distinguishes art works in the museum that were identified and described as part of an art survey, circa 2000.

Found in 943 Collections and/or Records:

[Warfare] / Not accessible

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 1440

West crater of Kaluea Pele from the Black Ledge, 1840

 Item — Box RF-65-A, item: Art Survey no. 432
Identifier: 100200394
Scope and Contents

Depicts the interior of the Kilauea Volcano crater, with burning lava and smoke, with three men standing on dried lava rock. In gilt wood frame with linen matte, 38 x 47 cm.

Painting signed "T.R.P." and dated 1841 at lower right; based on a sketch made Nov. 22, 1840.

On verso of painting: 178, West crater of 'Kaluea Pele' from the 'Black Ledge.' TR Peale November 22, 1840. A176.5/12. On verso of frame: "P5."

Dates: 1840

Western Evening Grosbeaks.

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 1265