Man with full-size bas-relief of Strom Thurmond in progress, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries In a room with other artwork including a smaller panel, possibly a study or model for a larger panel originally created for the Strom Thurmond Federal Office Building in Columbia, South Carolina but never installed there. The larger panel was installed in Strom Thurmond High School in Edgefield, South Carolina in 2016. On bas relief panel - Senator Strom Thurmond.
Man with plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
Man with plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
Man with plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, circa 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze. Plaster bust of Thomas G. Clemson in background.
Map of eastern Soviet Union
Clemson University Libraries Soviet-era map of what is now Belarus. Includes Vitebsk, the city where A. Wolfe Davidson attended the Vitebsk Government Art School. Used as an illustration in A. Wolfe Davidson's unpublished memoir "The Power of Pearls."
Miss Purina Queen of the Broiler Industry float in Gainesville's Georgia Poultry Festival parade, 1956
Clemson University Libraries Ralston Purina float designed by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Newspaper clipping showing A. Wolfe Davidson (center by column) with children taking art classes at Greenville (SC) Works Progress Administration (WPA) Art Center, 1937 June
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Newspaper clipping showing A. Wolfe Davidson (center by column) with children taking art classes at Greenville (SC) Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Center, 1937 June
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Oil painting depicting scenes from the 1919 Russian Revolution, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Depicts figures and events in the Russian Revolution and subsequent civil war, including Karl Marx, Grigori Rasputin, Tsar Nicholas II, and Vladimir Lenin, as well as members of the Red Army with the date February 23rd, 1919 Red Army Day.
Oil painting depicting scenes from the 1919 Russian Revolution, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Depicts figures and events in the Russian Revolution and subsequent civil war, including Karl Marx, Grigori Rasputin, Tsar Nicholas II, and Vladimir Lenin, as well as members of the Red Army with the date February 23rd, 1919 Red Army Day.
Oil painting of "Memory of the Siege of Leningrad," circa 1966
Clemson University Libraries Scenes of the World War II event depicted include an outline of the "Bronze Horseman," a sculpture of Peter I in Senate Square in Saint Petersburg. On back - Siege of Leningrad; 1966
Oil painting of A. Wolfe Davidson's mother Chasia Hillman Davidson, circa 1976
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Oil painting of Florence, Italy landmarks, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks and works of art in Florence, Italy depicted include Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and the basilica of the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral.
Oil painting of Florence, Italy, 1971
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks and works of art in Florence, Italy depicted include Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and the basilica of the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral. On back - Florence Italy; -1976-
1971
Oil painting of Greek art and landmarks, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Greek sculptures and landmarks depicted include the Sphinx of Naxos, the Discobolus of Myron, and the Parthenon.
Oil painting of Greek temples, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks depicted include the Parthenon and the Erechtheum.
1966
Oil painting of Greek temples, 1971
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks depicted include the Parthenon and the Erechtheum. On back - Greece; -1976-
1971
Oil painting of Greek temples, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks depicted include the Parthenon and the Erechtheum. On back - Greece; 21; 40x48
Oil painting of Iranian landmarks, circa 1966
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Iran depicted include the dome and minaret of the Jameh Friday Mosque in Isfahan, stone carvings at Persepolis, and the tombs of Esther and Mordechai in Hamedan.
Oil painting of Iranian landmarks, circa 1966
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Iran depicted include the dome and minaret of the Jameh Friday Mosque in Isfahan, stone carvings at Persepolis, and the tombs of Esther and Mordechai in Hamedan. On back - Iran.
Oil painting of symbols of the twelve tribes of Israel, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Depicts breastplate with stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel and a Torah scroll.
Oil painting of symbols of the twelve tribes of Israel, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Depicts a priestly breastplate with stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and a Torah scroll.
1964
Painting of "Inside and Outside," 1964
Clemson University Libraries Depicts scenes from the interior and exterior of A. Wolfe Davidson's home on Candler Street in Gainesville, Georgia including yard ornaments - a four tier pagoda, a fountain, and a clown statue - a portrait of his parents and multiple busts, vases, and art objects. On back - 24 x 36; INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
1964
Painting of "Unknown Jewish Martyr," 1966
Clemson University Libraries The Memorial of the Unknown Jewish Martyr, a public memorial and tomb in Paris, France, where ashes taken from concentration camps and the Warsaw Ghetto were deposited. Later part of the Shoah Memorial Holocaust museum. On back - The unknown Jewish Martyr, Paris; 40x48. 23
1966
Painting of "Unknown Jewish Martyr," 1971
Clemson University Libraries Memorial of the Unknown Jewish Martyr, a public memorial and tomb in Paris, France, where ashes taken from concentration camps and the Warsaw Ghetto were deposited. Later part of the Shoah Memorial Holocaust museum.
1971
Painting of "Unknown Jewish Martyr," 1971
Clemson University Libraries Memorial of the Unknown Jewish Martyr, a public memorial and tomb in Paris, France, where ashes taken from concentration camps and the Warsaw Ghetto were deposited. Later part of the Shoah Memorial Holocaust museum.
1971
Painting of "Unknown Jewish Martyr," circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries The Memorial of the Unknown Jewish Martyr, a public memorial and tomb in Paris, France, where ashes taken from concentration camps and the Warsaw Ghetto were deposited. Later part of the Shoah Memorial Holocaust museum. On back - Memorial Du Martyr Juif Inconnu Paris; UNKNOWN JEWISH MARTYR. PARIS 1976
1964
Painting of Greek landmarks, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks depicted include the Parthenon and the Erechtheum.
Painting of Iranian landmarks, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Iran depicted include the dome and minaret of the Jameh Friday Mosque in Isfahan, stone carvings at Persepolis, and the tombs of Esther and Mordechai in Hamedan.
Painting of Iranian landmarks, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Iran depicted include the dome and minaret of the Jameh Friday Mosque in Isfahan, stone carvings at Persepolis, and the tombs of Esther and Mordechai in Hamedan.
Painting of Istanbul landmarks
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey depicted include the Sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and two bronze horses originally installed inside the Hippodrome.
Painting of Istanbul landmarks
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey depicted include the Sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and two bronze horses originally installed inside the Hippodrome. On back - 1-5x7 color A.W. DAVIDSON
Painting of Istanbul landmarks, circa 1965
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey include the Sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and two bronze horses originally installed inside the Hippodrome.
Painting of Roman landmarks, circa 1965
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Rome, Italy depicted include the exterior of the Coliseum and the Pantheon, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and a relief on the Arch of Titus showing a triumphal procession bearing the Menorah taken by Roman forces from the Temple of Jerusalem during its sacking in AD 70.
Painting of Roman landmarks, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks in Rome, Italy depicted include the exterior of the Coliseum and the Pantheon, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and a relief on the Arch of Titus showing a triumphal procession bearing the Menorah taken by Roman forces from the Temple of Jerusalem during its sacking in AD 70. On back - 1 - 5 x 7 Color A.W. Davidson
Painting of a Torah scroll
Clemson University Libraries Torah scroll, a Menorah, and the Hebrew letters "Lamed" left and "Aleph" right. Together, the letters spell "El," the Hebrew word for God.
Painting of a Torah scroll
Clemson University Libraries Torah scroll, a Menorah, and the Hebrew letters "Lamed" left and "Aleph" right. Together, the letters spell "El," the Hebrew word for God.
Painting of art and landmarks in Florence, Italy, 1971
Clemson University Libraries Landmarks include Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, and the basilica of the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral. A Image taken from a negative.
1971
Painting of symbols representing the twelve tribes of Israel, circa 1970
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Painting of the twelve tribes of Israel, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Painting on paper depicting symbols representing the twelve tribes of Israel, as well as a Torah scroll and a Menorah. On back - Same as the other only this is a sketch arranged in order of march, when entering holy land. Ark was in center; Benjamin, Asher, Dan, Naphtali, Issachar, Gad, Gad, Judah, Joseph, Dan, Reuben, Shimeon, Zebulun
Painting representing the Memorial of the Unknown Jewish Martyr, 1971
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1971
People and dishware outside a terra cotta factory
Clemson University Libraries Used as an illustration in A. Wolfe Davidson's unpublished memoir "The Power of Pearls."
People looking at exhibit of A. Wolfe Davidson's artwork in Gainesville Junior College library, 1972
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People looking at outdoor exhibit of children's art on Brenau College campus, circa 1960
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People on open-air tour bus on the Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany, 1922 September 3
Clemson University Libraries Used as an illustration in A. Wolfe Davidson's unpublished memoir "The Power of Pearls."
People viewing bust of A. Wolfe Davidson's wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
1975
Plaster bust of Alexander S. Salley, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries The bust was donated to the South Carolina Historical Society in 2005. Salley was the first secretary of the South Carolina State Historical Commission, a predecessor to the Historical Society.
Plaster bust of Clemson student George Chaplin in his ROTC uniform, circa 1934
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Plaster bust of Enoch W. Sikes, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries Created for Clemson College, where Sikes was president from 1925 to 1940, to display in the library.
Plaster bust of Enoch W. Sikes, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries Created for Clemson College, where Sikes was president from 1925 to 1940, to display in the library.
Plaster bust of Rudolph E. Lee, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries Bust was created for Clemson College where Lee was an Architecture professor while Davidson was a non-traditional student at Clemson.
Plaster bust of Thomas F. Parker, circa 1934
Clemson University Libraries Bust created by A. Wolfe Davidson for the Greenville Library under an early New Deal Civil Works Administration (CWA) program.
Plaster bust of Thomas Green Clemson
Clemson University Libraries Bust was created circa 1935 when Davidson was studying and creating art at Clemson College. Hands for larger Thomas Green Clemson statue are below bust.
Plaster bust of William "Bill" Greenlee, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries Although not directly identified as Greenlee, this bust is labeled "Clemson Coach Driver" in Davidson's unpublished autobiography. Bill Greenlee served as Thomas Clemson's coach driver and was working for Clemson College when Davidson was working on statue of Thomas Clemson.
Plaster bust of William "Bill" Greenlee, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries On back - Clemson's coach driver. Although not directly identified as William "Bill" Greenlee, Greenlee served as Thomas Clemson's coach driver and was working for Clemson College when Davidson was working on statue of Thomas Clemson.
Plaster bust of a man, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries On back - The Film Shop, Greenville, S.C.
Plaster bust of a woman
Clemson University Libraries Image is on a post card. On back - Post Card, Correspondence, Address, Place Stamp Here
Plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue in crate, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
Plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to a photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Plaster model displayed below photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed below photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of obverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar
Clemson University Libraries Depicts Lady Justice holding a sword and scales standing between South Carolina's old State House, built in 1790, and the new State House, completed in 1903. Inscribed on model - Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Capital Columbia South Carolina; Liberty; 1786-1936
Plaster model of reverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936
Clemson University Libraries Depicts an image from the state seal of a palmetto tree with thirteen leaves and thirteen stars, both representing the thirteen original colonies. Spears are tied around the base of the palmetto tree, and beneath is a broken oak branch, representing the defeat of the British Oak Fleet off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1776. Inscribed on model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust
Plaster models of reverse (left) and obverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936
Clemson University Libraries Obverse depicts Lady Justice holding a sword and scales, standing between South Carolina's old State House, built in 1790, and the new State House, completed in 1903. Reverse depicts image from the state seal of a palmetto tree with thirteen leaves and thirteen stars, both representing the thirteen original colonies. Spears are tied around the base of the palmetto tree, and beneath is a broken oak branch, representing the defeat of the British Oak Fleet off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1776. Inscribed on reverse model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust. Inscribed on obverse model - Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Capital Columbia South Carolina Liberty 1786 1936.
Plaster mold and bust of Robert C. Edwards in A. Wolfe Davidson's studio, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Step in process of creating bronze bust commissioned by Clemson University where Edwards was president from 1959 to 1979. Bust of Frank Howard partially encased in a plaster mold can be seen in the right midground.
Plaster mold and bust of Robert C. Edwards in A. Wolfe Davidson's studio, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Step in process of creating bronze bust commissioned by Clemson University where Edwards was president from 1959 to 1979. Bust of Frank Howard partially encased in a plaster mold can be seen in the right midground.
Plaster mold for bas-relief portrait medallion of Lynee, Gregg and Douglas Funkhouser, circa 1971
Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Lynee - Gregg - Douglas - Funkhouser / A Wolfe Davidson SC - 1971 -. Written on front - 16; Funkhouser Children
Plaster molds and clay busts of Robert C. Edwards (left) and Frank Howard, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Steps in process of creating bronze busts for Clemson University where Edwards was president from from 1959 to 1979 and Howard was football coach and athletic director from the 1940s to 1960s.
Plaster molds and clay busts of Robert C. Edwards (left) and Frank Howard, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Steps in process of creating bronze busts for Clemson University where Edwards was president from from 1959 to 1979 and Howard was football coach and athletic director from the 1940s to 1960s.