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Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld

Feld, Stuart P. and Sue

he: born 1935

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The image displays a silver-colored jug with a large body adorned with a leaf pattern and a curved handle. The color scheme is primarily metallic silver with highlights and reflections. The jug is centered in the image with the spout slightly angled to the right and the handle on the left side.
Simon Chaudron, Anthony Rasch, Ewer, c. 1809/1812, silver, Gift of Sue K. Feld and Stuart P. Feld, 2020.159.3

Ewer

Simon Chaudron, Anthony Rasch · c. 1809/1812 · silver ·  Accession ID  2020.159.3

The image shows a large silver teapot with a unique spout shaped like an eagle's head, a dark handle, and intricate engravings. It has claw-footed legs, a finial on the lid, and an oval emblem on its side. The color scheme is mainly metallic silver with dark accents.
Thomas Fletcher, Sidney Gardiner, Five-Piece Tea/Coffee Service, c. 1815, silver, Gift of Sue K. Feld and Stuart P. Feld, 2020.159.1

Five-Piece Tea/Coffee Service

Thomas Fletcher, Sidney Gardiner · c. 1815 · silver ·  Accession ID  2020.159.1

The image shows a large, polished silver pitcher with intricate bead detailing around its neck and base. The handle is sculpted in the form of a stylized animal, likely an eagle, with its head at the top of the handle and its body merging into the base. The color palette is predominantly silver, with various shades created by reflections and shadows, giving it a metallic shine. In the center of the pitcher, there is an engraved emblem or crest positioned prominently on the front face. The spout of the pitcher extends slightly forward, leading the eye from left to right across the image, while the handle curves from the back towards the right side.
Robert Swan, John McMullin, Water Pitcher with Eagle Handle, c. 1799/1831, silver, Gift of Sue K. Feld and Stuart P. Feld, 2020.159.5

Water Pitcher with Eagle Handle

Robert Swan, John McMullin · c. 1799/1831 · silver ·  Accession ID  2020.159.5

The sculpture is of a jug or pitcher made of a metallic material, likely silver. It has a curved handle embellished with leaf and scroll motifs. The body is polished, with a decorative band near the neck featuring floral designs and an ornamental base with foliage patterns. The jug is tall, standing on a sturdy, decorated pedestal base. The metallic sculpture is sophisticated and luxurious, appearing functional and artistic.
Thomas Fletcher, Monumental Ewer, c. 1827/1842, silver, Gift of Sue K. Feld and Stuart P. Feld, 2020.159.2

Monumental Ewer

Thomas Fletcher · c. 1827/1842 · silver ·  Accession ID  2020.159.2

A tall building is depicted with a partially shadowed facade. A conical ink pot with a quill stand is prominently featured in the image. The building is painted in shades of blue with reddish-brown accents on the rooftop and details, while the ink pot has brown tones. The color palette includes muted blues and browns, along with beige and a small orange-red sphere. The building occupies the left side of the image vertically, while the ink pot and quill are on the right side, with a red sphere nearby at the bottom right corner. Faint sketches and outlines are visible in other areas of the background.
Russell Smith, Mary Wilson Smith, Untitled, c. 1851, watercolor and graphite on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2018.44.62

Untitled

Russell Smith, Mary Wilson Smith · c. 1851 · watercolor and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.44.62

The image shows intersecting triangles and diagonal lines creating a dynamic composition. It is an abstract artwork filled with warm earth tones and vivid highlights. The sharp angles and flowing curves invoke a fragmented landscape or the inner workings of a machine. The interplay of light and shadow, created by hues of brown, orange, and red, along with striped patterns, adds depth and rhythm. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Jeanne Rij-Rousseau, Abstraction, c. 1920s, pastel, charcoal, and black crayon on maroon wove paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, 2009.85.1

Abstraction

Jeanne Rij-Rousseau · c. 1920s · pastel, charcoal, and black crayon on maroon wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.85.1

This is a photograph of an ornate silver dish with a handle. The image shows a silver dish elevated on a pedestal with intricate designs on its rim, base, and handle. The dish has a large, shallow bowl with a beaded detail around the rim and features floral and scroll patterns. The handle is detailed with floral engravings and is attached at the rim with hinge-like connections. The reflecting quality of the metal creates highlights and shadows, enhancing the depth and texture of the piece. The object is against a plain gradient background, emphasizing the craftsmanship and design of the dish.
Baldwin Gardiner, Round Cake Basket with Reticulated Border and Handle, c. 1827/1830, silver, Gift of Sue K. Feld and Stuart P. Feld, 2020.159.4

Round Cake Basket with Reticulated Border and Handle

Baldwin Gardiner · c. 1827/1830 · silver ·  Accession ID  2020.159.4

The image shows a street view in an urban setting with people and horse-drawn carriages. The horizon is high with buildings and chimneys in the background. The sketch features dynamic lines capturing movement. The color scheme is monochromatic with black ink on a white background. People walk, and carriages are depicted with detail. Trees line the street, leading to the distance. Buildings on both sides are detailed with hatching and cross-hatching for shadow and depth.
Robert Henri, Paris Street Scene, 1904, etching, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, 1983.108.1

Paris Street Scene

Robert Henri · 1904 · etching ·  Accession ID  1983.108.1

The sculpture depicts a horse in profile. The body and head are clearly defined within the contours of the piece. The sculpture is predominantly dark in color, with shades of reddish-brown and black forming the body of the horse. The surface texture of the sculpture is rugged and uneven. The material appears to be a type of painted plaster or resin, providing a subdued matte finish. The horse is situated within a roughly rectangular form that frames its body. The base of the artwork is a slightly raised section that is lighter in color.
Thomas Eakins, Ecorché: Relief of a Horse (Josephine), c. 1882, painted plaster, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, in honor of John Wilmerding, 2004.145.1

Ecorché: Relief of a Horse (Josephine)

Thomas Eakins · c. 1882 · painted plaster ·  Accession ID  2004.145.1

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Oval Five-Piece Tea/Coffee Service in the Federal Taste

Samuel Alexander · c. 1797/1808 · silver ·  Accession ID  2020.159.6