Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jar
Object name
Jar
Date
1820-1860
Medium
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
Dimensions
Overall: 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 29.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description
Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar with impressed maker's mark and decorated with cobalt blue flowers.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.794
Marks
impressed: beneath rim: "JOHN BELL/WAYNESBORO"; "1 1/2"
Gallery Label
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
