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Fine Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:

Roseburg, Oregon

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5050
Abstract

Engraving from an unidentified book or magazine depicting scenes from 19th-century Roseburg, Oregon, including the McClallen House, W. N. Moore Groceries, H. Stanton General Merchandise, Kare Brothers Dry Goods, and Sheridan Brothers Agricultural Implements. The reverse features portraits of A. Rose, Esq. and S. Hamilton, Esq.

Dates: circa 1852-1899

Mary Ross sketches of Harney County, Or.

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5342
Abstract

Collection includes limited edition prints of ink sketches depicting pioneer buildings from the early years of settlement in Harney County, Oregon. Buildings include the Peter French Round Barn, Peter French Long Barn, the Howser House, and Allison Ranger Station.

Dates: 1978

Ann Haseltine Hill Russell photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1113
Abstract

Thirteen black and white copy prints of photographs related to Ann Haseltine Hill Russell, a marble sculptor and pioneer of Ashland, Oregon, and family members. Photographs include Russell with some of her marble work, and marble bows she sculpted; family members, including her son, James B. Russell, and a Russell family reunion; and the Russell home in Ashland.

Dates: circa 1900-1930

Ashley R. Russell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2851
Abstract Ashley Robert (Bob) Russell (1922-1944) was killed by a German sniper in Normandy, France, July 15, 1944, and had been one of the first to land in France on D-Day. Papers include correspondence, 1944, to his relatives, from France, regarding military life; correspondence, 1940-1941, from the Portland Art Museum regarding enrollment and sale of his artworks; a letter, 1942, from Sgt. Alfred E. Peacock regarding Russell's artwork; and a typescript letter, 1948, to Russell's parents,...
Dates: 1940-1948

Oral history interview with Arlene Schnitzer

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11019
Abstract

Oral history interview with Arlene Schnitzer, conducted by Marian W. Kolisch on October 20, 1988. Schnitzer discusses operating the Fountain Gallery of Art in Portland, Oregon, which featured Pacific Northwest artists.

Dates: 1988 October 20

Ella Allen Scott collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5350
Abstract

Collection includes pen and ink drawings done for the book "Horseback Honeymoon," 1907-1908, depicting western scenes and people.

Dates: 1907-1908

John G. Seed collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5330
Abstract

Pen and ink sketches depicting Champoeg, Oregon, and Francis J. Heney. John G. Seed (1883-1918) was a staff artist for the Oregon Journal.

Dates: circa 1903-1918

Video tour of Isaka Shamsud-Din's art studio

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1760
Abstract

Video tour of Isaka Shamsud-Din's art studio in Portland, Oregon, conducted on October 3, 2018. Shamsud-Din shows some of his paintings, drawings, and murals, and discusses the inspiration and meaning behind each work.

Dates: 2018 October 3

Engraving of Brigadier General James Shields

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5275
Abstract

Engraving of Brigadier General James Shields by John Chester Buttre after a photograph by Brady.

Dates: circa 1850-1893

J. W. Shields, likeness from the latest photograph from life

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5276
Abstract

Engraving of Brigadier General James Shields by Alonzo Chappel after a photograph.

Dates: 1862