Vera Van Voris

Van Voris Cordon, Vera Dr.

American, 1913 - 2002

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The image shows a carved cylindrical object on a rod, with a wooden block base. The color palette is subdued, with earthy tones, red and green on the base, and a muted metallic finish on the cylindrical section. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Vera Van Voris, Receptacle for Peanut Oil, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.13374

Receptacle for Peanut Oil

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.13374

This is a painting of an architectural ornament or fixture. The image features an ornate, carved structure resembling a decorative bracket or corbel. The object is set against a plain, neutral background. The upper part of the structure includes a rectangular frame, while the lower portion displays a series of wavy, almost leaf-like patterns.
Vera Van Voris, Missal Holder, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6625

Missal Holder

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6625

The image shows the head of a detailed and realistic clown. The entire head is visible facing forward, with a slightly elongated neck. The clown has exaggerated facial features including large eyes with prominent black eyebrows, a red bulbous nose, and a wide mouth with red lips. The clown's orange hair appears tousled or unruly, sticking out in various directions. The face shows red and white makeup. A metallic ring hangs from the bottom of the neck. The background is plain and beige, with the name "V. Van Voris" written in the bottom right corner.
Vera Van Voris, Head of a Clown Marionette, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15724

Head of a Clown Marionette

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15724

The sculpture depicts a figure with a human face wearing a long, flowing garment. The subject's face has distinct facial features and is topped by a crown or headpiece. Exaggerated, curved elements over each shoulder resemble large, curling horns or an elaborate hairstyle. The sculpture is crafted from wood with visible grain, texture, and natural weathering, giving it an aged and rustic appearance. The wood is primarily a natural light brown color, with darker tones highlighting cracks and splits in the material. The overall form of the sculpture is vertically elongated, standing upright on a stable base.
Vera Van Voris, Carved Statue of the Virgin Mary, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10180

Carved Statue of the Virgin Mary

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10180

The image shows a tall, ornate, vertical wooden post with a spherical top and a twisted design below it. The post has alternating bands of red and white on its main body, while the base is dark and weathered. The color palette includes shades of red, white, blue, and natural wood tones, with darker hues at the base of the post. The object is centered vertically in the image, with its lower part resting on a dark rectangular base.
Vera Van Voris, Barber Pole, c. 1939, watercolor, graphite, heightening, colored pencil,and pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8052

Barber Pole

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, heightening, colored pencil,and pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8052

There is a large stone archway with a round top made from textured stone, composed of concentric arches. The color palette consists of earthy tones like beige, brown, and hints of reddish hues, with subtle shadows creating depth. The archway is centered in the canvas, taking up most of the space, with visible stone texture all around. The arch's base is near the bottom center, and the surrounding stone appears rough and uneven in texture. There is a signature “K. van Velde” at the bottom right corner.
Vera Van Voris, Chapel Window, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6883

Chapel Window

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6883

This is a painting of an ornate architectural element featuring an arch with a cross. The image depicts a Gothic-style pointed arch with a small cross at the center top. The arch is embellished with decorative elements. The painting focuses on the precise lines and shading. The background is plain.
Vera Van Voris, Carved Wooden Candleholder, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6599

Carved Wooden Candleholder

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6599

This is a painting of a crucifix. The image shows a wooden cross with a figure of a man on it. The figure has arms outstretched and is nailed to the cross, with a wound visible on the body's side. The figure is draped with a cloth. The cross is depicted in a simple, realistic style, emphasizing the grain and texture of the wood. The painting evokes a somber, poignant symbolism related to sacrifice and redemption.
Vera Van Voris, Carved Wooden Crucifix, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6923

Carved Wooden Crucifix

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6923

The image shows a wooden cabinet with an overhanging roof and double doors. The structure is primarily a warm brown color with lighter accents on the frame. It is placed centrally against a plain off-white background.
Vera Van Voris, Altar for Chinese Temple, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6584

Altar for Chinese Temple

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6584

A wooden object with three circular cutouts is shown in the center of the image. The color palette includes browns, greens, and dark orange. The object is horizontally oriented with slightly raised ends and layering of colors.
Vera Van Voris, Chinese Altar Tray, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8165

Chinese Altar Tray

Vera Van Voris · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8165