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Wrist watch, blackened metal, circa 19th century
Wrist watch, blackened with incomplete and broken serpentine band. Removed from the frame because the framer used glue, synthetic felt, and cardboard. This was done to protect the metal. It was the suspicion of the collections manager that the…
William Polk Hardeman (1816-1898), plaster, 1893
Ney executed General Hardeman’s portrait bust during his term as the Texas Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds. Although she never discussed her motivation for creating this particular sculpture, Ney had previously written Hardeman to…
William Lambdin Prather (1848-1905), plaster, 1905-1906
As president of the University of Texas (1900-5), William Prather popularized the slogan “The eyes of Texas are upon you,” which became the title of the school’s official song. Prather’s death had an immense effect on Ney, who considered him “a dear,…
William Jennings Bryan, Democratic Party presidential candidate, three-quarter length view standing on stage next to American flag
A photographic print of William Jennings Bryan standing next to the American flag during a public appearance as a Democratic Party presidential candidate.
William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), plaster, 1900
This bust depicts William Jennings Bryan, a popular orator and three-time presidential candidate. Bryan visited Austin in December 1899, as the guest of former governor James Hogg, whom he was considering as a running mate. Due to popular demand,…
Vase with pink Sensitive Plant motif, ceramic, 1904
White with a pink Sensitive Plant motif and gilt inside mouth of the vase. The Sensitive Plant can be found on the grounds of the museum. This was a wedding gift to Judge and Mrs McClendon. Vase said to be designed by Ney and painted by Nannie…
Unknown Young Woman, portrait medallion, plaster, 1896
Low relief circular medallion depicting an unknown woman with her hair pulled into a bun and curling bangs. The work is very simple and unadorned. Inscription right outer edge "Elisabet Ney fec 1896"
Unknown man, plaster, 1859
While this individual has long remained unidentified, recent scholarship has suggested that he may be Friedrich Kaulbach, the artist who painted Ney’s full-length portrait in 1860 (a reproduction of which is hanging in this room).
Typed speech by Bride Neill Taylor for the Ney Centennial, dated January 24, 1933
An address for the Dedication of the Ella Dancy Dibrell Memorial Tablet at the Texas Fine Arts Association Annual Meeting
Tray with tools, Bowl with clay fragments
These are original tools and clay fragments from Ney’s studio.
Three spoons, ivory, n.d.
Three ivory spoons. This object is part of the original 1909 collection, from when the Elisabet Ney Museum was first established.
Sursum, marble, modeled 1864, cut 1866
After Ney established the original Formosa studio in Madeira, she modeled this sculpture using two boys living on the island as models. The statue was originally titled Genii of Mankind, but later retitled Sursum, the Latin word meaning “to uplift.”…
Sullivan “Sul” Ross (1838-1898), marble, 1902
This bust depicts former Texas governor Sullivan Ross (1887-91), whose family helped establish the city of Waco.
Study for the Figure of Walter von Plattenberg, maquette, plaster, 1861
Plaster maquette of Walter von Plattenberg holding a sword and wearing medieval attire.
Study for Statue of Englebert Von der Mark, maquette, plaster, 1862
Small plaster figure of Engerbert Von der Mark holding a sword.
Striped burnoose cloak, cloth, circa 19th century
Black and white striped burnoose cloak. A burnoose is a traditional hooded cloak worn by men in many Arabic cultures and across northern Africa. It is designed to protect the wearer from both the extreme sun, wind and sand in the desert and is…
Stephen Fuller Austin, wearing buckskin, maquette, plaster, 1892
Maquette of Stephen F. Austin figure.
Stephen Fuller Austin, bare chest (1793-1836), plaster, 1893 or 1903
Known as “The Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin brought the first 300 immigrant families to Texas to populate his settlement, the Austin Colony, in 1825; these families became known as the Old Three Hundred. In 1836, he was appointed by Sam…
Stephen Fuller Austin, plaster, modeled 1893; cast 1902
During the summer of 1892, Ney set to work creating full-sized statues of Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston to be displayed at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Both Texans had passed away, so Ney was unable to sculpt from life as she…
Stephen Fuller Austin (1793-1836), wearing buckskin, plaster, 1898 or 1903
Known as “The Father of Texas,” Stephen F. Austin brought the first 300 immigrant families to Texas to populate his settlement, the Austin Colony, in 1825; these families became known as the Old Three Hundred. In 1836, he was appointed by Sam…
Steiner Burleson (1892-1899), plaster, 1899
Finished marble on display in Gallery Two, Texas Gallery
Steiner Burleson (1892-1899), marble, modeled 1899, cut 1903-04
After Ney’s friends Albert and Adele Burleson lost their six-year-old son, Steiner, to spinal meningitis, Ney created this portrait medallion as an expression of her deep sympathy. The shell and seaweed forms which encircle the child were popular…
Statuette of an Amazon, maquette, plaster, circa 1856
Statuette of a crowned female figure with flowing drapery, and exposed breasts. On a square base. Legs have been broken, exposing the metal armature underneath. Arms are also missing.
Statuette of a Draped Figure, maquette, plaster, n.d.
Maquette of a draped female figure, kneeling with arms folded. Head and right hand broken.
St. Sebastian, maquette, plaster, 1857
Small plaster figure of St. Sebastian. Figure with long hair and no facial hair, holding an arrow at his breast in his left hand. Wearing a robe that exposes his right shoulder.