265 results for: Visual Arts
Drawing
Cartoon drawing of Harry Whitney Treat riding horse, by John Ross "Dok" Hager, Seattle, circa 1910
John Ross Hager, known in print by his nickname "Dok," published humorous cartoons in the Seattle Daily Times during the early 20th century. Perhaps best known for his creation The Umbrella Man, Hager also drew caricatures of Seattle's famous citizens, published in 1911. In this drawing, H.W. Treat is shown as a horseman wearing the typical red coat of an…
ID Number:1946.404.c.1
Date:Circa 1910
Photograph
Young Doctor and his wife Lizzie, Neah Bay, circa 1900
The Makah people of the northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula refer to themselves as Kwih-dich-chuh-ahtx, which translates roughly to "the people who live by the rocks and seagulls." The early Makah were skilled mariners, using several types of canoes which they carved from western red cedar for various purposes - war, whaling, fishing, sealing, carrying cargo, and long voyages.…
ID Number:1955.970.470.1
Date:Circa 1900
Photograph
Atlieu, Nuu-cha-nulth carver, Neah Bay, circa 1900
The Nuu-chah-nulth are a group of 14 First Nations peoples living on the west side of Vancouver Island: Ditidaht, Huu-ay-aht, Hupacasath, Tse-shaht, Uchucklesaht, Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquaht, Ucluelet, Ehattesaht, Kyuqout/Checlesaht, Mowachat/Muchalaht, and Nuchatlaht. They share cultural traditions and language but remain distinct nations, each with a hereditary chief. The Nuu-chah-nulth peoples were previously called the Nootka after European colonizers misunderstood…
ID Number:1955.970.470.2
Date:Circa 1900
Photograph
Makah woman making baskets at Neah Bay, circa 1905
The Makah people of the northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula refer to themselves as Kwih-dich-chuh-ahtx, which translates roughly to "the people who live by the rocks and seagulls." The early Makah were skilled mariners, using several types of canoes which they carved from western red cedar for various purposes - war, whaling, fishing, sealing, carrying cargo, and long voyages.…
ID Number:1955.970.470.14
Date:Circa 1905
Photograph
Two Makah basketmakers, Neah Bay, circa 1900
The Makah people of the northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula refer to themselves as Kwih-dich-chuh-ahtx, which translates roughly to "the people who live by the rocks and seagulls." The early Makah were skilled mariners, using several types of canoes which they carved from western red cedar for various purposes - war, whaling, fishing, sealing, carrying cargo, and long voyages.…
ID Number:1955.970.470.25
Date:Circa 1900
Poster
Century 21 Exposition Art Since 1950 poster, Seattle, April 21 - October 21, 1962
The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. The exposition's displays and attractions were centered around themes of science and technology, but included showcases for a variety of world cultures.The Fine Arts Pavilion, part of the World of Art theme, contained five…
ID Number:1963.3119.54b
Date:1962
Poster
Century 21 Exposition World of Art poster, Seattle, April 21 - October 21, 1962
The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. The exposition's displays and attractions were centered around themes of science and technology, but included showcases for a variety of world cultures.The Fine Arts Pavilion, part of the World of Art theme contained five…
ID Number:1963.3119.54d
Date:1962
Photograph
Space Needle and Horiuchi Mural, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
In this view, the 606-foot-tall Space Needle is shown behind the giant mural created by renowned Northwest artist, Paul Horiuchi. A symbol of the fair, the Space Needle is topped by a circular, glass-enclosed housing that contains an observation deck and revolving restaurant. The 60 by 17-foot ceramic mural was at the time considered the largest work of art in…
ID Number:1963.3119.65.2
Date:1962
Poster
Official poster, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
This poster by Earle Duff was one of many used to promote Century 21. In his design, the artist mirrors the colors and lines of the fair buildings and the futuristic theme of the fair, featuring a stylized version of the monorail with the Space Needle and the arches of the US Science Pavillion in the background. Printed on poster:…
ID Number:1963.3119.103
Date:1962
Photograph
Space Needle and sculptures, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
The fair, open until 1:00 am, was well-lit at night for visitor enjoyment and safety. Here, a man views the Space Needle and the Horiuchi Mural from the base of a large sculpture.
ID Number:1965.3598.3.2
Date:1962