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Decorative Arts ➔ Print, Photomechanical Lithograph of Sir Galahad
Identifier:
142425Description:
A Victorian era framed photographic print/facsimile of Sir Galahad likely by Frederick Hollyer (1837-1933). Frederick Hollyer was an English photographer and engraver known for his photographic reproductions of paintings and drawings. The print is after an oil on panel painting by English artist, George Frederick Watts (1817-1904). It is framed in a 3" cove pine frame.Note: This is one of two such prints in the Museum's collection.
Date:
circa 1890 – 1900Materials:
Wooden frame, glass, backing and paper printDimensions:
20"" h 12"" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Collectors' Club Of Grand RapidsLinks:
http://www.hollyer.info/spgm/index.php?spgmGal=Frederick_HollyerRelated Entities:
The Collectors Club of Grand Rapids (donor)The Collectors’ Club of Grand Rapids was founded in 1938 “to increase authentic information concerning objects or materials of historical value or personal interest and to encourage the collecting of them.” This private club of collectors meets in member’s homes to hear presentations about antiques and collecting. The Club has had a long association with the Grand Rapids Public Museum as a donor of decorative arts and funds for acquisitions; and has also provided similar funds to the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Frederick Meijer Gardens. James A. Straub (identified by)
Alternate names: Jim Straub
James A. Straub was a Collections department volunteer and Collection Committee Member at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, offering his services as an art historian. Among his many life accomplishments were his family, and serving in the United States Marine Corps, including a 13-month tour of duty in Vietnam. His list of achievements include 27 years as Detective Lieutenant from the Kent County Sheriff's Department, Original Catalogue Director of the Mathias Alten Catalogue Raisonne, and providing significant contributions to the book, Mathias Alten: Journey of an American Painter.
Jim was honored to have been appointed by Gov. Milliken to the Board of Forensic Polygraph Examiners and by the GR mayor to the GR Historical Commission. Additionally, Jim served as President of the Command Officers Bargaining Unit at the Kent County Sheriff's Department and Vice President of the GR Historical Society. Along with his dedicated service to GRPM Jim was also a member of the Board of Kent County Employees Credit Union, the Kent County Pension Board, the Art Advisory Committee for Butterworth Hospital, the Acquisitions Committee at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the GVSU Gordon Gallery Advisory Committee.
