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Collection of Drawing and Painting on Paper

 Collection
Call Number: AOB 73
Scope and Contents

This collection contains examples of drawings and paintings on paper. Many of these pieces were intended for use or used as illustrations in published works. The majority of the collection is late 19th century. There are two paintings on unstretched canvas.

Conditions Governing Access

Curatorial permission required before use.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been transferred to Yale University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Collection of Drawing and Painting on Paper was housed in the former Arts of the Book Collection until its transfer to the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library in 2008.

Arrangement

Organized into six series: I. Figurative. II. Landscape/Architecture. III. Maps. IV. Nature. V. Ornamentation. VI. Miscellaneous.

Dates
late 19th century
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet (3 boxes + 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English