RMP21N2P–. English: Sidewall, 'Corona Vita' [Crown of Life], 1890 . English: Symmetrical design of confronting sphinxes under a tree of life bearing a serpent entwined around its trunk. All this within a cartouche defined by acanthus leaves. Above cartouche, on either side, two peacocks. Below cartouche, two banners: the left one reads 'Vita', right banner reads: 'Corona'; printed in pale yellow, beige, light and dark olive, and greens. . 1890 292 Sidewall, "Corona Vita" (Crown of Life), 1890 (CH 18615685)
RMP28759–. English: Drawing, Design for a Crosier . English: Design for a crosier with acanthus leaves curling to the right. . before 1901 (acquired date) 100 Drawing, Design for a Crosier (CH 18108261)
RMP2BXFY–. English: Sidewall (USA), 1895 . English: Art nouveau design with large-scale tulips and scrolling acanthus leaves. Printed in shades of yellow and olive green. . 1895 290 Sidewall (USA), 1895 (CH 18482321)
RMP287ND–. English: Drawing, Design for Candelabra . English: A baluster form candelabra with acanthus leaves, masks and gadrooning. At the bottom, a coat-of-arms, cherubim, and masks. . before 1901 (acquired date) 101 Drawing, Design for Candelabra (CH 18129005)
RMP29WMT–. English: Sidewall (England), ca. 1890 . English: Very stylized blue tulips, white tulips and acanthus leaves forming cartouche. Light blue design in background. Appears to be printed on ungrounded paper. Art nouveau in style. . circa 1890 288 Sidewall (England), ca. 1890 (CH 18615667)
RMP29WNA–. English: Sidewall (England), ca. 1890 . English: Very stylized blue tulips, white tulips and acanthus leaves forming cartouche. Light blue design in background. Appears to be printed on ungrounded paper. Art nouveau in style. . circa 1890 288 Sidewall (England), ca. 1890 (CH 18615667-2)
RMP287MW–. English: Drawing, Design for an Ornamental Colonette, ca. 1896 . English: Vertical rectangle. Design for an ornamental colonette in the Italian Renaissance style, composed of flat shaft with arabesque pattern, and a capital with arabesque pattern and acanthus leaves at the angles. . circa 1896 101 Drawing, Design for an Ornamental Colonette, ca. 1896 (CH 18397865)
RMP28AG4–. English: Drawing, Rendering of a Panel of Relief Sculpture, 1901 . English: Vertical rectangle. A relief composed of a woman's head, shown full-face, acanthus leaves, scrolls. Signed and dated, lower left. 'Gilbert C. Tompkins. 1901.' . 1901 107 Drawing, Rendering of a Panel of Relief Sculpture, 1901 (CH 18392249)
RMP2972M–. English: Imitation Leather (USA), 1912 . English: A large center motif of fantastic flowers and scrolls. Enclosed in oval shaped bands with acanthus leaves. Copied from a collection of old tooled leathers at The Hague, Netherlands. Entire design is embossed and antiqued by hand. On reverse side is written: '8396EC'. . 1912 155 Imitation Leather (USA), 1912 (CH 18572259)
RMP2BPDH–. English: Sidewall (USA), 1920 . English: Design derived from a French silk voided velvet of the Louis XVI period. Urns filled with bouquets of assorted flowers, connected with delicate festoons and slender scrolls of acanthus leaves, typical of the period. Silk flock design on an embossed field of fine horizontal lines. . 1920 291 Sidewall (USA), 1920 (CH 18572271)
RMP2BPD8–. English: Sidewall (USA), 1920 . English: A large floral design of a cluster of three roses and buds tied with a bow knot of ribbon. All enclosed in a meandering frame of acanthus leaves joined at bottom of bouquet by festooned drapery. The entire design is heavily embossed. The antiquing is done by hand. On reverse side is printed: 'Hand made no 8482 E M'. Printed with oil paints. . 1920 291 Sidewall (USA), 1920 (CH 18572279)
RMP2BPDK–. English: Sidewall (USA), 1920 . English: A large floral design of a cluster of three roses and buds tied with a bow knot of ribbon. All enclosed in a meandering frame of acanthus leaves joined at bottom of bouquet by festooned drapery. The entire design is heavily embossed. The antiquing is done by hand. On reverse side is printed: 'Hand made no 8482 E M'. Printed with oil paints. . 1920 291 Sidewall (USA), 1920 (CH 18572279-2)
RMMMX03D–. This imposing initial O begins the readings for a feast celebrating the life of the Virgin Mary. In the time of the Ottonian emperors (the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire from 919 to 1024), manuscript painters experimented with designs inherited from classical Rome. Acanthus leaves and vine scrolls--popular motifs in ancient sculpture--were often incorporated into capital letters. Here, the tendril and leaf forms were flattened and made uniform so that their shapes could be woven into an interlace design, both conforming to the shape of the letter and recalling decorative metalwork. Decorat
RMP2BPBD–. English: Sidewall (USA), 1920 . English: Symmetrical design composed of foliage, drawn on a larger scale. Center motif subjects: an artichoke with branching acanthus leaves on either side. From the top is growing a spray of three small flowers from which spring forth three buds. The design is that of a Queen Anne or early Chippendale damask which this flock paper simulates. Embossed fine horizontal lines on background. . 1920 291 Sidewall (USA), 1920 (CH 18572265)
RMP287KC–. English: Drawing, Design for a Round Table on Animal Hoof-Feet, February 4, 1906 . English: Round molded top wlth dividing stretcher running across center raised on 3 clustered columnar support sitting atop molded base with carved rosettes and acanthus leaves terminating in animal hoof feet. . 4 February 1906 101 Drawing, Design for a Round Table on Animal Hoof-Feet, February 4, 1906 (CH 18680807)
RMP2BPCW–. English: Sidewall (USA), 1920 . English: Symmetrical design composed of foliage, drawn on a larger scale. Center motif subjects: an artichoke with branching acanthus leaves on either side. From the top is growing a spray of three small flowers from which spring forth three buds. The design is that of a Queen Anne or early Chippendale damask which this flock paper simulates. Embossed fine horizontal lines on background. . 1920 291 Sidewall (USA), 1920 (CH 18572265-2)
RMP2BPXR–. English: Sidewall, 'Corona Vita' [Crown of Life], 1890 . English: Symmetrical design of confronting sphinxes under a tree of life bearing a serpent entwined around its trunk. All this within a cartouche defined by acanthus leaves. Above cartouche, on either side, two peacocks. Below cartouche, two banners: the left one reads 'Vita', right banner reads: 'Corona'; printed in pale yellow, beige, light and dark olive, and greens. . 1890 292 Sidewall, "Corona Vita" (Crown of Life), 1890 (CH 18615685-2)
RMP2887G–. English: Drawing, Design for Sideboard with Ten Drawers and Ball and Claw Feet, April 21, 1905 . English: Oblong sideboard with four cabriole legs with ball and claw feet decorated with carved acanthus leaves at top of each; tri-partite front is serpentine with four conforming drawers at center atop recessed central section which has two drawers with a door on either side; flanking central section on either side, two doors decorated with patera medallions; low backsplash. . 21 April 1905 103 Drawing, Design for Sideboard with Ten Drawers and Ball and Claw Feet, April 21, 1905 (CH 18680599)
Download Confirmation
Please complete the form below. The information provided will be included in your download confirmation