Section IX - Miscellaneous, 1918-1993
Series
Scope and Contents
This collection was donated at a later time by Gustave Baumann to the Museum of Fine Arts, and consists of eight hardcover portfolios each originally containing 60 color plates, 9 3/4 x 13, described as
Some of the portfolios no longer contain 60 prints, and some portfolios are entirely missing. All the plates - actually, prints of the plates - are unattached, and have descriptive information (titles, artists, publishers, etc.) on the backs. Many plates have more than one design.
The plates, (identified by page numbers), are identifed by the titles in German, artists' names, the publisher, the volume of the portfolio in which each plate is to be kept, and additional information. Many of the plates reproduce more than one design. The age of the plate itself or of the designs depicted is not shown. Some of the portfolio covers are dated.
Most portfolios bear ex libris labels inside the front covers indicating that they were originally the property of the School of American Research, Museum of New Mexico, gifts of Gustave Baumann.
The covers of the portfolio books are imprinted with the following:
figurative compositions.They depict (one or more on each plate,) artistic designs, ornamentations, and groups of figures. Additional prints separated from their portfolios are also included, and are catalogued at the end of the collection.
Some of the portfolios no longer contain 60 prints, and some portfolios are entirely missing. All the plates - actually, prints of the plates - are unattached, and have descriptive information (titles, artists, publishers, etc.) on the backs. Many plates have more than one design.
The plates, (identified by page numbers), are identifed by the titles in German, artists' names, the publisher, the volume of the portfolio in which each plate is to be kept, and additional information. Many of the plates reproduce more than one design. The age of the plate itself or of the designs depicted is not shown. Some of the portfolio covers are dated.
Most portfolios bear ex libris labels inside the front covers indicating that they were originally the property of the School of American Research, Museum of New Mexico, gifts of Gustave Baumann.
The covers of the portfolio books are imprinted with the following:
- Decorative Vorbilder [Models]. A Collection of Figurative Compositions. [Subtitle] Artistic Desgns of Ornamentations in Plastic, Still-life, Hearaldry, Trophies, Emblems, Allegories, Floral and other Decoration. [2d Subtitle] Suggestions for Painters, Sculptors, Decorators, Scenic Artists, Engravers, Lithographers, also for Architects.
The covers also set forth the publisher's name and other information such as "Band Number," and in some cases indicate the number of plates originally in the portfolio.
Dates
- 1918-1993
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research by appointment, Monday through Friday, during administrative museum hours.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 cu. ft.
Creator
- From the Collection: Baumann, Gustave, 1881-1971 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico Museum of Art Repository
Contact:
107 West Palace Avenue
Santa Fe NM 87501 USA
107 West Palace Avenue
Santa Fe NM 87501 USA