Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Cake board
Object name
Cake board
Date
ca. 1780-1830
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 10 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 27.3 cm )
Description
Octagonal treenware cake board with biblical image of Jacob and Joseph embracing in a landscape near other figures including two in armor and one horse; the bottom of the image has a German inscription.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
INV.1007
Marks
hand written: paper collector's label affixed to reverse: "2357"
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.
