Paperboard Collection (#3)

Aa'douard-Denis Baldus, Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen, French, 1813-1889, 1855, albumen print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

Alfred H. and John Bool, The Oxford Arms, Warwick Lane, British, active 1870s, 1875, carbon print mounted on paperboard

George Catlin, An Indian Encampment at Sunset, American, 1796-1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

Charles-Victor Hugo with Auguste Vacquerie (French, 1819 - 1895), Franazois-Paul Meurice, 1854, salted paper print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

Samuel Palmer (British, 1805 - 1881), Harvesting, c. 1851, watercolor and gouache over graphite with scratching-out and touches of gum arabic on paperboard

Attributed to James Bulwer (British, 1794 - 1879), Castle Rheban on the River Barrow, Athy, graphite and black chalk with brown wash on paperboard

Giovanni Battista Lusieri, Italian (c. 1755-1821), The Bay of Naples with Mounts Vesuvius
Giovanni Battista Lusieri (Italian, c. 1755 - 1821), The Bay of Naples with Mounts Vesuvius and Somma, 1782-1794, watercolor with pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper mounted to paperboard

George Catlin, Menomonie Chief, His Wife, and Son, American, 1796 - 1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

George Catlin, Weeco Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior, American, 1796 - 1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

George Catlin, A Cheyenne Warrior Resting His Horse, American, 1796 - 1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

George Catlin, The Sioux Chief with Several Indians, American, 1796 - 1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

George Catlin, Osceola and Four Seminolee Indians, American, 1796 - 1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

Aa'douard-Denis Baldus, Bibliothašque Imperiale du Louvre, French, 1813 - 1889, 1856-1857, salted paper print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

Carleton E. Watkins, Malakoff Diggins, North Bloomfield, Nevada County, American, 1829 - 1916, 1871, albumen print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

George N. Barnard, Battlefield in Atlanta, American, 1819 - 1902, 1864, albumen print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

Carleton E. Watkins, Mt. Hood and the Dalles, Columbia River, American, 1829 - 1916, 1867, albumen print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

Eugašne Cuvelier, A Rock in the Forest, French, 1837 - 1900, c. 1865, albumen print from paper negative mounted on paperboard

Timothy H. O Sullivan, Shoshone Falls, Snake River, Idaho, American, born Ireland, 1840 - 1882, 1874, albumen print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard

George Catlin (American, 1796 - 1872), Falls of the Snake River, 1855-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

William Edgar Marshall, George Washington, American, 1837 - 1906, c. 1862, engraving on paperboard

Thomas Annan, Old Vennel, Off High Street, Scottish, 1829 - 1887, 1868-1877, carbon print from collodion negative mounted on paperboard, 1878

Eastman Johnson, Grover Cleveland [recto], American, 1824 - 1906, graphite and black crayon on paperboard

James McNeill Whistler, Violet, The Return of the Fishing Boats, American, 1834 - 1903, c. 1885, watercolor on paperboard

American 19th Century, A View from an East Window in the Old Sugar House, No.3 Norris Alley, Philadelphia, 1811, pen and ink with watercolor on paperboard

James McNeill Whistler, Beach Scene, American, 1834-1903, probably 1885, watercolor on off-white paper mounted on paperboard

James Hamilton Shegogue, Portrait of a Gentleman, American, 1806-1872, 1830, watercolor over graphite on paperboard

James McNeill Whistler, Violet [Note?]The Return of the Fishing Boats, American, 1834-1903, c. 1885, watercolor on paperboard

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"Paperboard: A Versatile Canvas for Artistic Expression" From delicate pastel portraits to vibrant watercolor scenes, it has long been a favored medium among artists. Its smooth surface and sturdy composition provide the perfect backdrop for capturing moments in time. In "Child with Bangs in a Blue Dress, c. 1910, " the artist skillfully portrays innocence and youth on this durable material. The soft pastels blend effortlessly on the paperboard, bringing out the child's rosy cheeks and lively blue eyes. Moving into a different realm of artistry, "A Gathering in the Drawing Room" showcases how gouache and watercolor can come alive on paperboard. The intricate details of each figure are enhanced by the texture of this versatile canvas, creating depth and dimension within the scene. Meanwhile, "A Paris Street Scene" captures bustling city life with pen and ink combined with gouache on paperboard. The bold lines contrast beautifully against the smooth surface, allowing every stroke to tell a story of its own. Not limited to just paintings, it also plays an essential role in craftsmanship. In workshops dedicated to handcrafting this material like those depicted in Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert or 18th-century workshops, skilled artisans meticulously pulp fibers together to create strong yet flexible boards that can be used for various purposes. Even renowned artists such as Paul Sérusier and Paul Gauguin have utilized paperboards as their canvases of choice. Their works like "Breton Women Sea" demonstrate how these boards enhance their unique styles while providing stability for their artistic visions. Furthermore, historical pieces like de Spindt's "Portrait Girl Early 19th century Watercolor" remind us that even centuries ago people recognized the value of using paperboards as surfaces for preserving precious memories through art.