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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:

Franklin's Marmot Squirrel / LR "J.J.A."

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 1370
Scope and Contents

Spermophilus franlinii, Franklin's Ground Squirrel. One individual in profile sitting on haunches, facing left. No background. Inscription: LC "Spermophilus Franklinii Sabine/Franklin's Marmot Squirrel, male/natural size." Frame: Tortoise shell painted wood frame, matted, glazed.

Dates: 1845

Franz Boas (1858-1942).

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 924

From Sagitarius to Crux / LL "D.O. Stephens" - "Peru 1937"

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 23
Scope and Contents

"The magnificent star clouds of the Southern Milky Way between Sagitarius and the Southern Cross as they appeared from 11 degrees south". Inscription: Middle "'From Sagitarius to Crux', Cerro de Pasco, Peru/From the Eclipse Site 14,400 ft. - June 1 to June 14, 1937 - 2 to 3 AM" (signature).

Dates: 1937

Galileo (1564-1642)

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 27
Scope and Contents

Bust portrait of bearded man with white collar. Inscription: Label on frame "Portrait of Galileo - Sustermans Benevatora." Frame: Gesso, gilt wood, moldings, oak leaves, and acorns, 32 1/8 x 27 1/2.

Dates: 1638-1640

Game of Tchungkee, Mandan

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 1004