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paintings (visual works)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Frederick Stuart Church collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 228
Abstract

Frederick Stuart Church (1842-1924) was an American artist who was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a devised collection that brings together original holdings and reference material. Most significant are the paintings, sketches, etchings, reproductions and photographs of work by Church that were recieved in March 1920 from the estate of the famous art collector and philanthropist Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919).

Dates: n.d.

Harry Wesslund images and graphics

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 375
Abstract Harry Wesslund (July 22, 1912 - September 23, 1985) was an artist and designer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked in the display departments of Wurzburgs and Herpolsheimers before starting his own company, Custom Displays, Inc. Wesslund designed many displays and graphics for a number of local and regional companies. He is credited as being the “father” of the Wood Radio and TV mascot “Willy Wood.”This collection includes photographs of displays created by Wesslund, including...
Dates: 1940s-1960s