Watercolors (Paintings)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to two-dimensional works of art, usually on a paper support, to which pigment suspended in water is applied with a brush to create an image or design. Includes paintings using gouache, which is not technically watercolor paint. Watercolors are variously classified as drawings or paintings in collections.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Henry Jackson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1608
Scope and Contents
The collection includes multiple typescripts of two journals (1866-1867), correspondence (1924-1953), book manuscripts, news clippings (1929-1966), and mementos from Jackson's round-the-world trip for the World Transportation Commission (1894-1896). The photographs and art work, which comprise the bulk of the collection, include 1082 individual items. Of the 1082, approximately 1003 photographs and 31 pieces of art can be clearly attributed to William Henry Jackson. The photographic...
Dates:
1866-1966
William Henry Jackson photographs and art, 1842-1943
Series
Identifier: MSS 1608 Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains 1082 items, almost all of which can be attributed to Jackson. Most of the items are photographs from his career between 1858-1942, with the bulk of the photographs of scenery of the Western United States and Mexico, but also includes many images from Asian and Pacific countries visited from 1894-1896 as part of the World Transportation Commission Travels. Also contains some works of art in various media by Jackson.
Dates:
1842-1943