Studies of Beaded Scabbard and Knife, Decorated Pouch, Stone Axe, Branch of Bull Berry, and Hill Sage
- Date
- c.1858–62
- made in
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Paintings
- Collection
- American Art
- Current Location
- On View, Gallery 321
- Dimensions
- 7 7/8 x 11 in. (20 x 27.9 cm)
framed: 12 x 15 1/4 x 7/8 in. (30.5 x 38.7 x 2.2 cm) - Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 50:1947
NOTES
Wimar was rigorous in his illustration of specimens found on his trips to the American West. The clump of prickly pear, bush of hill sage, and buffalo berry in this sketch were plants commonly found along the upper Missouri River. The stone axe and beaded bag are so minutely detailed that even the method of stitching and construction are clearly conveyed.
Provenance
by 1908 - 1947
Claire (Mrs. Wimar A.) Becker (1870-1952), St. Louis, MO [1]
1947 –
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Claire Becker [2]
Notes:
[1] Mrs. Claire Becker, widow of Wimar Becker is listed as owner of “a number of original Wimar sketches in oil and crayon” [William Romaine Hodges.“Carl Wimar A Biography.” Galveston, TX: Charles Reymershoffer, 1908, p. 85]. Wimar A. Becker was the son of August H. Becker (1836-1903), half-brother of the artist.
[2] Invoice, March 21, 1947 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, February 6, 1947.
Claire (Mrs. Wimar A.) Becker (1870-1952), St. Louis, MO [1]
1947 –
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Claire Becker [2]
Notes:
[1] Mrs. Claire Becker, widow of Wimar Becker is listed as owner of “a number of original Wimar sketches in oil and crayon” [William Romaine Hodges.“Carl Wimar A Biography.” Galveston, TX: Charles Reymershoffer, 1908, p. 85]. Wimar A. Becker was the son of August H. Becker (1836-1903), half-brother of the artist.
[2] Invoice, March 21, 1947 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, February 6, 1947.
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