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Barbara Cooney

 
Barbara Cooney

20th century American illustrator and painter
(Brooklyn, New York, 8/6/1917 - 3/10/2000, Damariscotta, Maine)

Barnaby Porter is Barbara Cooney's son. Three other children: Gretel, Charles and Phoebe

171 objects

Island Home

ca. 1940
lithograph on paper
Museum Purchase, Barbara Cooney Porter Fund
2003.8
Image of Island Home
 

Illustrations for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with some additions of colored pencil and pastel on illlustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.1 -.32
Thumbnail for missing image of 2000.17.3.1 -.32
 

Two Small Cover Sketches for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with some additions of colored pencil and pastel on paper
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.32.a&b
Thumbnail for missing image of 2000.17.3.32.a&b
 

Bapa Raja's Shell from "Miss Rumphius"

1982
oil on shell
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.4
Image of Bapa Raja's Shell from "Miss Rumphius"
 

Illustrations for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.1 -.28
Thumbnail for missing image of 2000.17.4.1 -.28
 

Group of ink and pencil sketches for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
ink and pencil on paper
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.2
Image of Group of ink and pencil sketches for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Rough Dummy for "Miss Rumphius"

1982

Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.1
Image of Rough Dummy for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Group of color swatches for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on paper
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.3
Image of Group of color swatches for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Book Jacket for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.5
Image of Book Jacket for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Title Page for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
watercolor on d'Arches paper
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.6
Image of Title Page for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Dedication Page for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.7
Image of Dedication Page for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Brooklyn, 1883 for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.8
Image of Brooklyn, 1883 for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Ship; Cigar Store for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.9
Image of Ship; Cigar Store for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Parlor for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.10
Image of Parlor for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Lawrence Memorial Library, Pepperell, MA for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.11
Image of Lawrence Memorial Library, Pepperell, MA for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Conservatory at Smith College for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.12
Image of Conservatory at Smith College for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Island of Ambon in the Moluccas, Indonesia for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.13
Image of Island of Ambon in the Moluccas, Indonesia for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Land of the Lotus Eaters, Island of Djerba, Tunisia for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.14
Image of Land of the Lotus Eaters, Island of Djerba, Tunisia for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Miss Rumphius' House for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.15
Image of Miss Rumphius' House for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Miss Rumphius' Bedroom for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.16
Image of Miss Rumphius' Bedroom for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Miss Rumphius' House in Snow for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.17
Image of Miss Rumphius' House in Snow for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Miss Rumphius and the Lupine in Maine for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.18
Image of Miss Rumphius and the Lupine in Maine for "Miss Rumphius"
 

A Damariscotta-Newcastle Composite for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.19
Image of A Damariscotta-Newcastle Composite for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Miss Rumphius Riding her Bicycle in Maine for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.20
Image of Miss Rumphius Riding her Bicycle in Maine for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Miss Rumphius' Parlor for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.21
Image of Miss Rumphius' Parlor for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Children Running Home with Lupine for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.22
Image of Children Running Home with Lupine for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Endpiece for "Miss Rumphius"

1982
acrylic on gesso-coated percale mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.1.23
Image of Endpiece for "Miss Rumphius"
 

Newsboys' Thanksgiving Dinner for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.10
Image of Newsboys' Thanksgiving Dinner for "Eleanor"
 

Hell's Kitchen for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.11
Image of Hell's Kitchen for "Eleanor"
 

Mother Reading to Children for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.12
Image of Mother Reading to Children for "Eleanor"
 

Eleanor and Father in Library for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.13
Image of Eleanor and Father in Library for "Eleanor"
 

Father and Eleanor with Horse and Dogcart for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.14
Image of Father and Eleanor with Horse and Dogcart for "Eleanor"
 

Knickerbrocker Club for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.15
Image of Knickerbrocker Club for "Eleanor"
 

Brownstones on West 37th Street for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.16
Image of Brownstones on West 37th Street for "Eleanor"
 

Oak Terrace for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.17
Image of Oak Terrace for "Eleanor"
 

Eleanor and Aunt Pussie in Boat for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.18
Image of Eleanor and Aunt Pussie in Boat for "Eleanor"
 

Sagamore Hill for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.19
Image of Sagamore Hill for "Eleanor"
 

Book Jacket for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.1
Image of Book Jacket for "Eleanor"
 

Title Page for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.2
Image of Title Page for "Eleanor"
 

Eleanor at Birth in Nurse's Arms, Mother in Bed for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.3
Image of Eleanor at Birth in Nurse's Arms, Mother in Bed for "Eleanor"
 

Christening Scene for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.4
Image of Christening Scene for "Eleanor"
 

Eleanor being Tossed in Air by Father for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.5
Image of Eleanor being Tossed in Air by Father for "Eleanor"
 

Collision at Sea between the S.S. Britannic and the S.S. Celtic for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.6
Image of Collision at Sea between the S.S. Britannic and the S.S. Celtic for "Eleanor"
 

Scene in Central Park, NYC for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.7
Image of Scene in Central Park, NYC for "Eleanor"
 

Mother Dressing for a Party for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.8
Image of Mother Dressing for a Party for "Eleanor"
 

Mother Entertaining in Parlor for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.9
Image of Mother Entertaining in Parlor for "Eleanor"
 

Rough Dummy for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.1
Image of Rough Dummy for "Island Boy"
 

Book Jacket for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.1
Image of Book Jacket for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Title Page for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.2
Thumbnail for missing image of 2000.17.3.2
 

Dedication Page for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.3
Image of Dedication Page for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

1002 Bushwick Avenue, and Woodwork Shop for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.4
Image of 1002 Bushwick Avenue, and Woodwork Shop for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Book Jacket for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.2
Image of Book Jacket for "Island Boy"
 

Endpapers for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.3
Image of Endpapers for "Island Boy"
 

Title Page for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.4
Image of Title Page for "Island Boy"
 

Dedication Page for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.5
Image of Dedication Page for "Island Boy"
 

Island in Muscongus Bay for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.6
Image of Island in Muscongus Bay for "Island Boy"
 

Loft Scene; View of Tibbetts Parents' Bedroom for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.7
Image of Loft Scene; View of Tibbetts Parents' Bedroom for "Island Boy"
 

Farm Scene for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.8
Image of Farm Scene for "Island Boy"
 

Kitchen, circa 1828; Sledding for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.9
Image of Kitchen, circa 1828; Sledding for "Island Boy"
 

Egg Rock; Baby Seagull for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.10
Image of Egg Rock; Baby Seagull for "Island Boy"
 

Lobster Scene for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.11
Image of Lobster Scene for "Island Boy"
 

Launching Scene for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.12
Image of Launching Scene for "Island Boy"
 

Ship; City for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.13
Image of Ship; City for "Island Boy"
 

Wedding, circa 1853; Hannah and Three Girls for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.14
Image of Wedding, circa 1853; Hannah and Three Girls for "Island Boy"
 

Berry Picking: Two Girls Knitting for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.15
Image of Berry Picking: Two Girls Knitting for "Island Boy"
 

Houses of the Rusticators;Matthais and Little Matthais Clamming for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.16
Image of Houses of the Rusticators;Matthais and Little Matthais Clamming for "Island Boy"
 

Loading Supplies on the Dory for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.17
Image of Loading Supplies on the Dory for "Island Boy"
 

The Same Kitchen in the Early 1890's for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.18
Image of The Same Kitchen in the Early 1890's for "Island Boy"
 

Old and Young Matthais Loading Dory; Old Matthais in Dory in High Seas for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.19
Image of Old and Young Matthais Loading Dory; Old Matthais in Dory in High Seas for "Island Boy"
 

Matthais' Funeral, circa 1896; the Apple Tree Scene for "Island Boy"

1988
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.2.20
Image of Matthais' Funeral, circa 1896; the Apple Tree Scene for "Island Boy"
 

The Bushwick Avenue Parlor with Family for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.5
Image of The Bushwick Avenue Parlor with Family for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Kitchen, Servants and Children for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.6
Image of Kitchen, Servants and Children for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie Sick in Bed and Little Mouse for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.7
Image of Hattie Sick in Bed and Little Mouse for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

The Family at Sunday Dinner for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.8
Image of The Family at Sunday Dinner for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Viewing "Cleopatra's Barge" for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.9
Image of Viewing "Cleopatra's Barge" for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie's Drawing of Barge and Tug for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.10
Image of Hattie's Drawing of Barge and Tug for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Mama and Children at Piano for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.11
Image of Mama and Children at Piano for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie Whistling for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.12
Image of Hattie Whistling for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Sewing Room for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.13
Image of Sewing Room for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Far Rockaway House for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.14
Image of Far Rockaway House for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

On Board the "Coronet" for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.15
Image of On Board the "Coronet" for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie and Little Mouse Tacking up Pictures for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.16
Image of Hattie and Little Mouse Tacking up Pictures for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie Walking on the Beach; Spot of Packer Institute for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.17
Image of Hattie Walking on the Beach; Spot of Packer Institute for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Arrival at "The Oaks" for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.18
Image of Arrival at "The Oaks" for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Lawn Tennis for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.19
Image of Lawn Tennis for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie and Mouse in the Deer Park for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.20
Image of Hattie and Mouse in the Deer Park for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie Painting Swans for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.21
Image of Hattie Painting Swans for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Pfiffi and the Suitable Suitor for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.22
Image of Pfiffi and the Suitable Suitor for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

The Wedding for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.23
Image of The Wedding for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

The Hotel Bossert for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.24
Image of The Hotel Bossert for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Russian Bank for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.25
Image of Russian Bank for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

The Palm Room; At the Opera for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.26
Image of The Palm Room; At the Opera for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Hattie and the Fortune Teller; Hattie on Coney Island Beach for "Hattie and the

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.27
Image of Hattie and the Fortune Teller; Hattie on Coney Island Beach for "Hattie and the
 

Pratt Institute for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.28
Image of Pratt Institute for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

End Paper for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.29
Image of End Paper for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Complete Working Dummy for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.30
Image of Complete Working Dummy for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Salesman's Copy of Hattie including Photograph of the Artist's Mother

1990
acrylic with colored pencil and pastel on gesso-coated Chinese silk mounted on illustration board
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.3.31
Thumbnail for missing image of 2000.17.3.31
 

Christmas Party for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.20
Image of Christmas Party for "Eleanor"
 

Grandmother Hall at Desk with Eleanor for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.21
Image of Grandmother Hall at Desk with Eleanor for "Eleanor"
 

Eleanor Arrives at Allenswood for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.22
Image of Eleanor Arrives at Allenswood for "Eleanor"
 

Bluebells Scene for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.23
Image of Bluebells Scene for "Eleanor"
 

The Red Dress for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.24
Image of The Red Dress for "Eleanor"
 

Eleanor and Mlle. Souvestre Walk Along the Shore Under the Moon for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.25
Image of Eleanor and Mlle. Souvestre Walk Along the Shore Under the Moon for "Eleanor"
 

Bundle of Letters for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.26
Image of Bundle of Letters for "Eleanor"
 

Bluebells for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.27
Image of Bluebells for "Eleanor"
 

Dummy for "Eleanor"

1996
acrylic on silk
Bequest of Barbara Cooney
2000.17.4.28
Image of Dummy for "Eleanor"
 

Illustration for Wynken, Blynken and Nod

n.d.
Ink and gouache on paper
Transferred from Special Collections, Bowdoin College to Museum Collection, 2003
2003.7
Thumbnail for missing image of 2003.7
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

ca. 1989
ink, pastel and oil(?) on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.43
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

ca. 1989
diltued marker and black pen on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.44
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

ca. 1989
colored crayon on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.45
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"

ca. 1989
colored marker and black pen on gray paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.46
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Hattie and the Wild Waves"
 

Preparatory Sketch

ca. 1995
gouache(?) on card stock
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.62
Image of Preparatory Sketch
 

Preparatory Sketch

ca. 1995
graphite and colored pencil on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.63
Image of Preparatory Sketch
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
pen and ink on masking paper mounted on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.47
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
watercolor on board
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.48
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
graphite and ink on graph board
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.49
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
watercolor, graphite, black ink on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.50
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
watercolor, gouache, graphote and ink on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.51
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
colored pencil and ink on card stock
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.52
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
colored marker, crayon, graphite and gouache highlights on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.53
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
graphite, pen and ink on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.54
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
graphite, pen, ink and colored pencil on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.55
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch

ca. 1990
watercolor, graphite and gesso "chinese silk " on board
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.60
Image of Preparatory Sketch
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
watercolor, pen and ink on board
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.56
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"

ca. 1987
watercolor, pen and ink on board
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.57
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Island Boy"
 

Preparatory Sketch

ca. 1990
gouache on chinese silk mounted on plastic
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.61
Image of Preparatory Sketch
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
watercolor and colored pencil on board fragments, taped together
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.1
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black marker, watercolor, ink and masking tape on coated paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.2
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
ink on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.3
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: marker, watercolor and gouache; verso: shadow of watercolor highlighted by black pen and blue crayon on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.4
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: graphite and gouache; verso: shadow highlighted by graphite and blue crayon on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.5
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
pencil on white bond paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.6
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
marker, ink and gouache on coated tissue
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.7
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
gouache and ink on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.8
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
graphite and ink on tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.9
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
watercolor and ink on coated tissue
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.10
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: colored pencil, watercolor and gouache; verso: blue crayon and black ink on white paper fragements taped together with clear tape
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.11
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: watercolor, gouache and ink; verso: blue crayon on white paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.12
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black ink on blue paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.13
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
marker and watercolor on coated tissue
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.14
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: watercolor, crayon and colored pencil; verso: blue crayon on patched paper with clear tape added
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.15
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
crayon, marker and watercolor on patched and taped tracing paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.16
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
red ink on printed Rx pad note paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.17
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: watercolor, graphite and gouache; verso: blue crayon and pencil on tissue paper with clear tape
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.18
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: pencil and blue pastel (?); verso: blue pastel on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.19
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black marker and gouache on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.20
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: pencil, colored marker and gouache; verso: blue pastel and pencil on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.21
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
blue pastel and black marker on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.22
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black marker, (oil?) and pastel on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.23
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

1995
black fine-tipped marker, water (?) marker on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.24
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

1995
black ink marker on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.25
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black marker and gouache on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.26
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
pencil on "el meraurio" printed paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.27
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black ink and gouache on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.28
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black ink and gouache on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.29
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
watercolor, gouache and blue pastel on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.30
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
watercolor, gouache, blue pastel and pencil on board
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.31
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: ink, gouache and watercolor; verso: red pastel on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.32
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: black marker and brown colored marker; verso: pencil and green crayon(?) on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.33
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black ink on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.34
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
black marker and gouache on mylar
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.35
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: gouache, black marker with color; verso: gouache, ink and blue pastel on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.36
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
gouache and pencil on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.37
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: gouache, black marker and pencil; verso: pastel on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.38
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
pencil and gouache on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.39
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
gouache and pencil on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.40
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
red and black ink on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.41
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"

ca. 1995
recto: pencil, gouache and blue pastel; verso: blue and white pastel on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.42
Image of Preparatory Sketch for "Eleanor"
 

Preparatory Sketch

1985-1995
black marker on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.58
Image of Preparatory Sketch
 

Preparatory Sketch

1985-1995
black marker on paper
Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.59
Image of Preparatory Sketch
 

Preparatory Sketches for "Eleanor", "Hattie and the Wild Waves" and "Island Boy"



Gift of the Children of Barbara Cooney Porter
2015.57.1.-.63
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