Watercolor paper research, 1997, undated
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of paper survey research conducted by Barbara Buhler Lynes with Judith Walsh during the course of creating the catalogue raisonné on Georgia O’Keeffe’s artwork. Lynes and Walsh researched and documented dimensions, color, texture, thickness, type, and watermark of O’Keeffe’s works on paper, correspondence paper, and unused studio materials. Materials in this collection include paper profile sketch research, sketches arranged in database order, sketches arranged by paper type, correspondence, and publications related to paper types. This collection dates 1993-2003, with some materials undated. Final research findings are published in the catalogue raisonné.
Dates
- Creation: 1997, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Lynes, Barbara Buhler, b. 1942 (Researcher, Person)
- From the Collection: Walsh, Judith C. (Researcher, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
Some Series II files are restricted due to the presence of private collector information. See Archivist for more information. Remainder of collection open to the public for research purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: .63 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box, 1 half hollinger box)
Overview
Research pertaining to the watercolor paper types used by O'Keeffe. Includes a copy of an affidavit by O'Keeffe and data on the paper for the "Canyon Suite Watercolors."
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Repository
217 Johnson Street
Santa Fe NM 87501 US
505-946-1000