Saturated: The Allure and Science of Color
This exhibition was on display from May 04, 2018 to March 17, 2019.
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- Book, Die Harmonie der Farben (The Harmony of Colors)
- stencil, brush and gouache on paper.
- Purchase from the Margery Masinter Endowment, Smithsonian Libraries, QC495....
- 92.2016.23
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Drawing, Alcove in the Salon of the Grand Duchess Anna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- brush and watercolor, gouache, gold paint on white wove paper.
- Thaw Collection.
- 2007-27-68
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Textile (France)
- silk.
- Anonymous bequest in memory of Albert and Rebecca Elsberg.
- 1938-82-204-a
- Trade Catalog, Seeley Brothers: Manufacturers of Averill Paint, Ready for Use
- lithograph on paper.
- Smithsonian Libraries, TP937 .S44 1886.
- 92.2016.38
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sample Book, Carte de Nuances de la Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers (Shade...
- paper, cardboard, silk.
- Gift of Herman A. Elsberg.
- 1936-31-1
- This object was made by Chambre Syndicale des Teinturiers.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- There are 6 images of this object.
- Drawing, Textile Design: Akropolis (Acropolis), 1910–11
- brush and gouache on paper.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
- 1988-62-148/155
- Drawing, Package Design
- brush and gouache, watercolor, silver and gold paint, graphite on white wove....
- Gift of University of California, Los Angeles.
- 1973-15-58
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Drawing, Design for Manhattan Records Label
- pen and red, black ink, color pencil, red marking pen, collage on tracing....
- Gift of Paula Scher.
- 1996-88-6
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Collage, Textile Design: Pattern Series no. 130
- colored paper, ballpoint pen, color pencil, graphite on blueprint.
- Gift of Alexander H. Girard.
- 1969-165-251
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Collage, Textile Design: Arabesque, no. 135
- colored paper, ballpoint pen, color pencil, graphite on blueprint.
- Gift of Alexander H. Girard.
- 1969-165-252
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Sample, Arabesque
- rayon, cotton.
- Gift of Alexander H. Girard.
- 1969-165-38
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sample, Gemstones
- 46% spun rayon, 24% metallic plastic, 26% cotton, 4% rayon.
- Gift of Alexander H. Girard.
- 1969-165-46
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Bookplate, Farbmesstafel (Color Table)
- letterpress with collage on paperboard.
- Smithsonian Libraries, QC495.2 .O88 1939.
- 92.2016.51
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Sample Plate (Bavaria)
- hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel.
- Gift of Michele Oka Doner in honor of Lisa Roberts.
- 2014-52-1
- This object was made by Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sample Plate (Denmark)
- moulded and glazed porcelain, with enamelled color.
- Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.
- 2003-5-4
- This object was made by Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sample Plate (France)
- glazed porcelain.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment.
- 2005-11-1
- This object was made by A. Lacroix & Cie.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sample Plate (England)
- glazed porcelain.
- Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.
- 2003-5-1
- This object was made by Joseph P. Emery.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Sample Plate (France)
- glazed earthenware.
- Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.
- 2003-5-5
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Buffaloware Sample Plate
- molded and glazed earthenware.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment.
- 2005-11-3
- This object was made by Oneida Ltd..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sample Plate Plate
- hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment.
- 2005-11-2
- This object was made by The Elite Works.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Book, The Color Harmony Manual and How to Use It
- plastic samples on board.
- Gift of Walter C. Granville, Smithsonian Libraries, QC495 .J33 1946X.
- 92.2016.67
- There are 7 images of this object.
- Sample Book, Standard Color Card of America, 9th Edition
- label: board covers, printed cardboard pages, silk samples.
- Gift of The Color Association of the United States, Inc..
- 1960-82-1
- RAR Rocking Chair
- molded fiberglass-reinforced polyester, bent metal rods, wood, rubber.
- Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
- 1986-99-46
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Heart Cone Chair Chair
- steel, stainless steel, plastic, wool (upholstery).
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-57
- This object was made by Vitra AG.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Poster, Specimen
- offset lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Fanette Mellier.
- 2013-18-1
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.