Works on paper, 1904-1989, undated
Scope and Contents
The Notre Dame of Maryland University artwork collection, 1850-2018, contains photographs, works on paper, paintings, and mixed media. Works in the collection were created by School Sisters of Notre Dame, lay faculty, and local and internationally renowned artists. Some works in the collection have also been presented as gifts to individuals associated with Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Photographs include color and black and white portraits of Cardinal James Gibbons and Flannery O'Connor.
Works on paper include ink, graphite, and oil pastel drawings, sketches for larger works, and prints. Many illustrate scenes of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, landscapes, and Notre Dame of Maryland University buildings. Religious themes are present throughout.
Paintings include acrylic, water color, and oil paintings of similar subjects. Still lives are also prevalent. Notable works include Sister John de Matha's and Sister M. Noreen Gormley's paintings of religious scenes in a variety of styles akin to Fauvism and Expressionism.
Mixed media includes one stitched fabric work. There are matted, unmatted, and framed works in the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1904-1989, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Sorrell, Elsie May Wall, 1894-1993 (Artist, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is located at the Loyola Notre Dame Library. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.85 Cubic Feet (5 flat boxes, 1 half legal box, 1 tall legal box 27 framed items, not included in extent calculation )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Notre Dame of Maryland University Archives Repository