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Envelope for letter from Elisabet Ney to Emma Burleson, August 24, 1906
Envelope for letter from Ney to Emma Burleson, letter is not included
Fragment of letter from Adrian Lamb to Daisy B. Tanner, undated
A letter containing information regarding a portrait of Ney
Fragment of letter from Adrian Lamb to unknown [most likely Willie B. Rutland], undated
A letter containing information regarding a portrait of Ney
Francis R. Lubbock (1815-1905), marble, modeled 1895; cut 1895-97
One of the first portrait busts that Ney executed in her Austin studio was that of the former Texas governor Francis Lubbock (1861-63). Along with his wife, Gov. Lubbock became one of the many public figures who strongly supported Ney’s work.…
Francis R. Lubbock, plaster, modeled 1895
Originally from South Carolina, Francis Lubbock moved to Houston, Texas, in 1837. After managing a general store and working as a rancher, Lubbock entered a career in politics. He was elected governor of Texas in 1861 and later served as a lieutenant…
Friedrich Wöhler (1800-1882), plaster, 1868
Friedrich Wöhler was professor of medicine, chemistry, and pharmacy at the University of Göttingen. As a frequent attendee at his lectures, Ney was given the opportunity to execute this bust of him.
Frock coat, with belt, velvet, circa 19th century
Part of a black velvet frock coat with a blue and black fabric belt. The material has been partially eaten by insects, with blemishes along the entire coat and a small hole ~1 inch in diameter next to the right should seam. At the moment, half the…
General Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862), plaster bust, 1901
The State of Texas commissioned Ney to create a monumental statuary piece of Albert Sidney Johnston for the Texas State Cemetery. The plan came about as early as the 1890s, but was not commissioned until 1901, and was fraught with difficulties. This…
General Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862), reclining, plaster, 1903-1904
The State of Texas commissioned Ney to create a monumental statuary piece of Albert Sidney Johnston for the Texas State Cemetery. The plan came about as early as the 1890s, but was not commissioned until 1901, and was fraught with difficulties. This…
Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), marble, modeled 1865; cut 1866
A famous and inspirational figure in the Nineteenth Century Democracy movement, Giuseppe Garibaldi played a central role in the Risorgimento, or Italian unification, as well as uprisings in South America. In 1865 he was living in exile at his home in…
Giuseppe Garibaldi, portrait bust, plaster, 1865
Giuseppe Garibaldi, plaster bust, herm style, unclothed. Broken in 1952 and reassembled. Executed from life in Caprera.
Hat, black velvet, circa late 19th century
Black velvet, bow in front with blue silk lining. In poor condition. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Head from a miniature bust of Edmund Montgomery, plaster, circa 1920
This study was made by Ney’s grandson, Theodore Roosevelt Montgomery (1901-1977), the fourth of Lorne’s six children. The work was modeled after Ney’s portrait of Edmund.
Heroic Bust of Christ, marble, modeled 1896; cut 1904
Ney completed this bust of Christ in hopes that it would be exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Unfortunately, the bust was never placed on display due to space restrictions and was later sold to a private collector. Ney, though raised…
Jacob Bickler (1849-1902), plaster, circa 1902
This bas-relief profile portrait commemorates Ney’s friend and neighbor Jacob Bickler, who established the Bickler Academy in 1892. In addition to collaborating on community projects with Bickler, Ney often planned special events at her studio for…
Jacob Grimm (1785-1863), plaster, modeled 1858; this cast 1863
Best known for his fairy tales, Jacob Grimm was also a language scholar who with his brother compiled the definitive German Dictionary. He personally requested a portrait bust from Ney. The finished bust was selected for display at the Berlin…
Johann Adam Ney, painted plaster, 1855
After finishing art school, Ney returned to her home in Münster, where she created these bas-relief medallions of her parents. These are among Ney’s earliest works in the museum. Plaster medallian. Painted bronze. Executed 1855.
Johanna Runge (1856-1933), plaster, modeled 1887, this cast of Johanna 1900
Julius Runge, the son of German immigrants, was a prominent merchant, financier, and public official based in Galveston. He was also The German Consul for the young state, and helped Ney acquire the Liendo Plantation in Hempstead. In 1887, she…
John Henninger Reagan (1818-1905), plaster, 1895
John Reagan served several terms in the U.S. House and Senate and also held posts with the Confederate States of America, including Postmaster General and Secretary of the Treasury. He was serving as chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas when…
Joseph B. Dibrell (1855-1934), plaster, 1901
Senator Dibrell of Seguin was the husband of Elisabet’s close friend Ella Dancy Dibrell. Senator Dibrell served as Elisabet’s occasional advisor and would champion Elisabet’s work in bureaucratic circles as energetically as his wife did in social…
Joseph Dibrell, marble bust, circa 1901
Joseph Dibrell, a Texas lawyer and politician, and his wife, Ella Dancy Dibrell, were good friends and supporters of Elisabet Ney. Following Ney's death in 1907, the Dibrells purchased the sculptor's Austin studio, Formosa, to preserve her legacy.…
Joseph Draper Sayers (1841-1929), marble, 1902
Governor Sayers (1899-1903) supported Ney’s endeavors by appropriating state funds to commission the marble figures of Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston for the Capitol, and helped her secure later work. In 1911 Sayers became a founding member of…
Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), plaster, 1867
Joseph Joachim, the Hungarian violinist, composer, and conductor, and his wife, a noted contralto, commissioned these portrait busts. The iron tacks in the bust of Frau Joachim are part of a process called pointing, in which the stonecutter takes…
Jug, water cooler with a single loop-handle, ceramic, n.d.
Single loop-handled jug with broken and missing portion. In optimal conditions, this jug would allow water to slowly escape in the form of evaporation, cooling the contents as much as 20 degrees. This object is part of the original 1909 collection,…
Julius Runge (1851-1906), plaster, modeled 1887, this cast of Julius 1887
Julius Runge, the son of German immigrants, was a prominent merchant, financier, and public official based in Galveston. He was also The German Consul for the young state, and helped Ney acquire the Liendo Plantation in Hempstead. In 1887, she…