CURATORIAL CHECKLIST 2/14/2018 Gorey's Worlds
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art February 10-May 6, 2018
Section Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867-1947)
A Interior c. 1927 Charcoal and graphite on paper 6 3/8 x 4 7/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.28
Section Édouard Vuillard (French, 1868-1940)
A Interior c. 1890 Graphite on paper 6 1/8 x 4 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.72
Section Clifford Ross
A Edward Gorey at Home 1997 Archival pigment print on paper 11 x 14 inches
Collection of the artist
Section Harry Benson
A Edward Gorey in His New York City Apartment with Cat 1978 Gelatin silver print 30 x 24 inches
Collection of the artist © Harry Benson Gorey's Worlds page 2
Section Edward Gorey
A Phantasmagorey 1974 Pen and ink with collage on paper
6 1/4 x 13 x 1 1/2 inches (framed) Collection of Clifford Ross
T.L.2016.38.2.3
Section Edward Gorey
A Unstrung Harp cover art
Pen and ink drawing 11 7/8 x 15 7/8" (irregular)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.16
Section Edward Gorey
A Unstrung Harp, Illustration
Pen and ink on cardstock 4 1/2 x 3 1/2" (image); 5 1/2 x 4 1/4" (card)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.25
Section Edward Gorey A Announcement for The Poets' Theatre performance in Fogg Museum Court [1952] offset lithography/not original artwork 5 1/2 x 14 in.
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.127 Gorey's Worlds page 3
Section Edward Gorey A "Instead of writing labels, Jasper read and reread clippings about Caviglia hidden in his desk." The Blue Aspic (17) 1968 pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.56
Section Edward Gorey A "Without his clippings, Jasper now wrote long letters to Ortenzia, which went unanswered." Illustration for The Blue Aspic 1968 pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.61
Section Edward Gorey A "Caviglia was painted by Sergissopov as Mae in The Dubious Errand." Illustration for The Blue Aspic 1968 Pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section Edward Gorey A "Jasper was committed to an asylum where no gramphone was available to the inmates." Illustration for The Blue Aspic 1968 Pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.67 Gorey's Worlds page 4
Section Edward Gorey A "He then stabbed himself and crying 'J'ai trouve Hortense!' fell dead on her corpse." The Blue Aspic (63) 1968 pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.69
Section
A Ring with Snakes and Rubies worn by Edward Gorey
7/8 circ. x 1/4" w. band; 1" w. @ stone settings
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section
A Ring with Snake worn by Edward Gorey
15/16 circ. x 1/4" w. band; 1 1/4 x 7/8 w. snake
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section Unknown
A Ring with Frog worn by Edward Gorey
15/16 circ. x 11/16" w. band; 1 1/8 x 7/8" @ top
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.13 Gorey's Worlds page 5
Section
A Necklace worn by Edward Gorey
Leather, shell, metal and cotton string Pendant: 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1" (string not accurately measured but
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.14
Section Edward Gorey; Gotham Book Mart & Gallery, Inc.
B The Lavender Leotard: or, Going a Lot to the New York City Ballet 1970 (first edition) Book 4 5/8 x 6 ¼ in.
Auerbach Library, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT
Section Edward Gorey
B Cover mock-up for The Lavender Leotard 1972 pen and ink on paper, mounted on board; dated l.l. 4 3/4 x 12 3/8 in. (image); 7 1/8 x 14 1/2 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.72
Section Edward Gorey B The Lavender Leotard: or, Going a lot to the New York City Ballet (The Lavender Leotard (1)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.73 Gorey's Worlds page 6
Section Edward Gorey
B These drawings came about… (The Lavender Leotard (2)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.74
Section Edward Gorey
B "You know what? I forgot your feather." (The Lavender Leotard (4)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.79
Section Edward Gorey
B "I warned you…" (The Lavender Leotard (5)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 5/16 x 7 11/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.80
Section Edward Gorey
B "One of us…" (The Lavender Leotard (6)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.81 Gorey's Worlds page 7
Section Edward Gorey B "I can hardly wait for the fall season, can you?" Illustration for The Lavender Leotard: Or, Going a Lot to the New York City Ballet 1973 Pen and ink on paper 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 11/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.82
Section Edward Gorey
B "I thought we'd break him in…" (The Lavender Leotard (8)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.75
Section Edward Gorey B "Now we lose one another hopelessly among eight members of the corps." Illustration for The Lavender Leotard: Or, Going a Lot to the New Y1973 kCitBllt Pen and ink on paper 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.83
Section Edward Gorey
B "You can be Benno…" (The Lavender Leotard (10)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.76 Gorey's Worlds page 8
Section Edward Gorey
B "I suppose wearing…" (The Lavender Leotard (11)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.84
Section Edward Gorey
B "Just once…" (The Lavender Leotard (12)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.85
Section Edward Gorey
B "You're right, that was Glinka…" (The Lavender Leotard (13)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.86
Section Edward Gorey
B "You've given me the wrong one." (The Lavender Leotard (14)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.87 Gorey's Worlds page 9
Section Edward Gorey
B "You clapped far too much…" (The Lavender Leotard (15)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.88
Section Edward Gorey
B "I think it would be more amusing…" (The Lavender Leotard (16)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 5/16 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.89
Section Edward Gorey
B "There are twenty-seven Swan Lakes…" (The Lavender Leotard (17)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.90
Section Edward Gorey
B "I wonder if I could make it…" (The Lavender Leotard (18)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.91 Gorey's Worlds page 10
Section Edward Gorey
B "Don’t you feel the whole idea…" (The Lavender Leotard (19)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.92
Section Edward Gorey
B "I'm Ike, you're Mamie." (The Lavender Leotard (20)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 1/4 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.93
Section Edward Gorey
B "Lilac Garden again." (The Lavender Leotard (21)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 1/2 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.94
Section Edward Gorey
B "In my mind's eye…" (The Lavender Leotard (22)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.95 Gorey's Worlds page 11
Section Edward Gorey
B "Let's see--" (The Lavender Leotard (23)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.96
Section Edward Gorey
B "I didn't recognize you…" (The Lavender Leotard (24)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 5/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.97
Section Edward Gorey
B "I made it myself…" (The Lavender Leotard (25)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.98
Section Edward Gorey B "There are photographs of George and Lincoln…" (The Lavender Leotard (27)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.77 Gorey's Worlds page 12
Section Edward Gorey
B "I can't imagine now…" (The Lavender Leotard (28)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 6 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.78
Section Edward Gorey
B "I sometimes think if I see…" (The Lavender Leotard (29)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.99
Section Edward Gorey
B "Are you sure…" (The Lavender Leotard (30)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.100
Section Edward Gorey B "Other companies merely put on ballets; we dance." (The Lavender Leotard (31)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper, pasted to secondary support 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 3/8 x 7 11/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.101 Gorey's Worlds page 13
Section Edward Gorey
B This first edition of The Lavender Leotard… (The Lavender Leotard (32)) 1973 Pen and ink on paper 4 1/2 x 6 in. (composition); 6 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section
B NYC Ballet Program, "Ballethooha" 1970
9 x 6 in. (closed)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section
B NYC Ballet 1971
9 x 6 in. (closed)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section Edward Gorey B Invitation for a pool party to celebrate the publication of "Allegra Kent's Water Beauty Book" by Allegra Kent 1977 Offset lithography on paper 6 15/16 x 5 in. (closed)
Private Collection Gorey's Worlds page 14
Section Edward Gorey
B Mystery! opening sequence 2003-2007 Video; running time: TBD
Courtesy MASTERPIECE/WGBH Boston
Section George Booth (American, born 1926)
C Two Dogs and a Chair n.d. Ink on paper 10 x 8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.29
Section George Booth (American, born 1926)
C Study of Six Dogs c. 1980 Ink on paper 12 x 8 1/4 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.30
Section Charles Ephraim Burchfield (American, 1893–1967)
C Study of Bats in Flight c. 1954–63 Conte crayon on wove paper mounted on cardboard 13 5/6 x 19 1/2 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.34 Gorey's Worlds page 15
Section Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863)
C Tigre Couché Dans le Désert (Tiger Sleeping in the Desert) 1846 Etching on wove paper 3 1/4 x 4 15/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.39
Section Grenfell Labrador Industries (Canadian, St. Anthony and Harrington
C Polar Bear on Ice Floe Table Mat c. 1930 Silk and rayon, dyed, on burlap 6 1/2 in., diameter
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.46
Section Grenfell Labrador Industries (Canadian, St. Anthony and Harrington
C Polar Bear Table Mat c. 1930 Silk and rayon, dyed, on burlap 10 3/8 in., diameter
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.47
Section Grenfell Labrador Industries (Canadian, St. Anthony and Harrington
C Husky Table Mat c. 1930 Silk and rayon, dyed, on burlap 10-1/4 in. diameter
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.48 Gorey's Worlds page 16
Section Unidentified Artist, Japanese
C Two Cats n.d. Watercolor and pencil on paper 4 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.49
Section Édouard Manet (French, 1832-1883)
C Cat and Flowers (Le Chat et les fleurs) 1869 Etching and aquatint on paper 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.52
Section James Thurber (American, 1894-1961) C "They're going to put you away if you don't quit acting like this." Drawing published in The New Yorker November 9, 1940 Ink on paper 9 3/8 x 8 1/2 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.67
Section Bill Traylor (American, 1854-1949)
C Recto: Camel; Verso: Horse c. 1945 Graphite on cardboard 12-5/8" h x 12-1/8" w, sheet
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.68 Gorey's Worlds page 17
Section Unidentified Artist
C Dragon n.d. Engraving on paper 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 in., plate
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.69
Section Albert York
C Four Dogs 1977 Oil on paper mounted on Masonite 11 5/8 x 10 in. 17 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (framed) Roy and Cecily Langdale Davis
Section Albert York
C Brown Cow in a Wooded Landscape 1984 Oil on panel 14 1/4 x 14 in.
Collection of Nina Nielsen and John Baker.
Section Harry Benson
C Edward Gorey in His New York City Apartment, at His Desk with Cats 1978 Gelatin silver print 24 × 30 in.
Collection of the artist. © Harry Benson Gorey's Worlds page 18
Section
C Coat worn by Edward Gorey c. 1970 Yellow-dyed coyote, plaid lining 54 1/2 x 52 x 8 inches
Collection of Clifford Ross
T.L.2016.38.2.1
Section
C Coat worn by Edward Gorey c. 1970 Natural lynx 49 x 52 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches
Collection of Clifford Ross
T.L.2016.38.2.2
Section Edward Gorey C Design for Drop Curtain for "Dracula"
1977 Pen and ink and watercolor on paper 20 1/2 x 27 in.
Collection of Mrs. Frances Massey Dulaney
Section Edward Gorey
C A Peculiar Visitor, preliminary sketch for The Doubtful Guest 1955 pen and ink on paper 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.28 Gorey's Worlds page 19
Section Edward Gorey
C Preliminary cover design with title "The Visit" - reddish pink palette 1955 watercolor, pen and ink on paper 5 1/16 x 7 5/8 in.
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.42
Section Edward Gorey C Preliminary cover design with title "The Visit" crossed out to read The Doubtful Guest - colored 1955 offset lithography/xerox with hand-coloring on board? 5 1/4 x 8 in.
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.43
Section Edward Gorey
C Mockup of the cover for The Doubtful Guest c. 1957 Offset lithograph on board 5 x 7 1/2 in.
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.44
Section Edward Gorey
C Illustration for The Doubtful Guest (31) 1955 pen and ink on paper 7 1/16 x 9 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.30 Gorey's Worlds page 20
Section Edward Gorey C "All at once it leapt down and ran into the hall, / Where it chose to remain with its nose to the wall." Illustration for The Doubtful Guest 1957 Pen and ink on paper 7 1/2 x 10 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.33
Section Edward Gorey C "It wrenched off the horn of the new gramophone, / And could not be persuaded to leave it alone." Illustration for The Doubtful Guest 1957 Pen and ink on paper 7 7/16 x 10 1/8 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.35
Section Edward Gorey
C Illustration for The Doubtful Guest (19) 1955 pen and ink on paper 7 5/16 x 9 13/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.37
Section Edward Gorey
C Illustration for The Doubtful Guest (29) 1955 pen and ink on paper with white-out or opaque watercolor 7 9/16 x 9 15/16 in. (irregular, sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.41 Gorey's Worlds page 21
Section Edward Gorey (designer)
C The Doubtful Guest Doll
cotton A: ~13 x 8 1/4 x 3 3/4" overall; B: note: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4"
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.49a,b
Section Edward Gorey
C Illustration for The Evil Garden (21)
pen and ink on paper 4 x 5 in. (image); 7 x 8 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.45
Section Edward Gorey C "It eats umbrellas, gunny sacks, / Brass doorknobs, mud, and carpet tacks." Illustration for The Wuggly Ump 1963 Pen and ink on paper 4 x 5" (image); 7 1/16 x 9 1/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.27
Section Edward Gorey
C Illustration for The Wuggly Ump (29) 1963-66 pen and ink on paper 4 x 5 1/16" (image); 7 x 9" (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.26 Gorey's Worlds page 22
Section Edward Gorey
C Study for "The Insect God" 1961 Pen and ink and watercolor on paper 4 15/16 x 5 3/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.120
Section Edward Gorey
C The Hapless Child, front cover design
pen and ink on paper, mounted on board 9 1/4 x 8 1/8 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section Edward Gorey
C Illustration for the back cover of The Hapless Child 1961 Pen and ink on paper 9 3/8 x 8 15/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.129
Section Edward Gorey
C Finger puppet c. 1986 Papier-mâché 2 1/2 x 3 x 2 inches
Collection of Clifford Ross
T.L.2016.38.2.4 Gorey's Worlds page 23
Section Edward Gorey
C Finger puppet c. 1986 Papier-mâché 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches
Collection of Clifford Ross
T.L.2016.38.2.5
Section Edward Gorey
C Original drawing for cover of "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"
Pen and ink drawing 11 1/4 x 7 1/4" (sheet size)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.9
Section T.S. Elliot
C Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats/ Edward Gorey's personal copy.
Book; first edition with annotation by EG "6.ii.82" 8 1/4 x 5 3/4"
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.8
Section
C Playbill for "Dracula" at the Martin Beck Theater 1978 Offset lithography
The Edward Gorey House Gorey's Worlds page 24
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
D [An Alley in Paris?]
Gelatin silver print 8 3/4 x 7 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.14
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
D Passageway n.d. Gelatin silver print 6 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.17
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
D (View of theatres, La Parisiana, etc.)
Gelatin silver print 8 x 9 15/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.18
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
D [Fête du Trône] or Street Fair
Gelatin silver print 6 13/16 x 9 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.19 Gorey's Worlds page 25
Section Charles Ephraim Burchfield (American, 1893-1967)
D Old Inn at Teegarden, Ohio 1918 Charcoal on paper 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.33
Section Charles Ephraim Burchfield (American, 1893-1967)
D September Mood 1947 Conte crayon and ink on paper 10 7/16 x 16 7/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.35
Section Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868)
D Le Ministère de la Marine (The Admiralty, Paris) 1866 Etching on paper 14-3/8 x 12 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.53
Section Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) D Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, Paris (Church of St. Stephen of the Mount, Paris) 1852 Etching on paper 11 15/16 x 6 ¾ in. (sight)
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.55 Gorey's Worlds page 26
Section Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) D Tourelle de la Rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris (House with a Turret, Weavers' Street, Paris) 1852 Etching on paper 11 15/16 x 6 3/4 in., sight
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.56
Section Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868)
D Le Petit Pont, Paris 1858 Etching on paper 10 1/8 x 7 7/16 in., plate
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.57
Section Edward Gorey D "An alligator rose up in front of them." Illustration for The Epiplectic Bicycle 1969 Pen and ink on paper 6 x 9 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
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Section Edward Gorey D "A hissing swarm of hairy bugs/Has got a baby and its rugs." Illustration for The Evil Garden 1966 Pen and ink on paper 4 x 5 in. (image); 7 x 8 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.116 Gorey's Worlds page 27
Section Edward Gorey D [The Rev. Mr. Floggle's cloth/Is being nibbled by a moth.] (15) (The Evil Garden) 1966 pen and ink on paper 4 x 5 in. (image); 7 x 8 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.115
Section Kevin McDermott (American, b.1964)
D Entrance Room, from Elephant House 2000 Gelatin silver print [12 x 18 in.]
Collection of the artist
Section Edward Gorey
D Haunted America 1990 Watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil on paper 10-1/2 x 15 in. (sheet)
American Paintings and Drawings Purchase Fund 2015.4.1
Section Unidentified Artist, American
E View of Ruins and Obelisk by a Lake c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 8 x 10 15/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.1 Gorey's Worlds page 28
Section Unidentified Artist (American)
E The Magic Lake c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.2
Section Unidentified Artist, American
E Landscape c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.3
Section Unidentified Artist, American
E Niagara Falls c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 13 5/8 x 19 9/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.4
Section Unidentified Artist (American)
E Church and Graveyard c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 9 5/8 x 13 5/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.5 Gorey's Worlds page 29
Section Unidentified Artist, American
E Mount Joliet, Illinois c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 8 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.6
Section Unidentified Artist, American
E Ruins c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 7 5/8 x 9 5/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.7
Section Unidentified Artist, American
E Seascape with Cliff and Ship c. 1850 Chalk or charcoal on marble-dusted paper 10 9/16 x 14 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.9
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
E Saint-Cloud, hêtre (Beech)
Gelatin silver print 6 13/16 x 8 15/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.10 Gorey's Worlds page 30
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
E Ombelles before 1900 (original) Gelatin silver print 8 15/16 x 6 13/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.11
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
E Parc de Rambouillet : (S. ne et Oise) n.d. Gelatin silver print 6 5/8 x 9 3/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.15
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
E La Bièvre-Bd. d'Italie (La Bievre, Boulevard d'Italie)
Gelatin silver print 9 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.16
Section Glen Baxter (English, born 1944)
E The Fourteen 1977 Pen and ink and colored pencil on paper 21 7/8 x 32 3/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.25 Gorey's Worlds page 31
Section Charles Ephraim Burchfield (American, 1893-1967)
E Nature's Mystic Spiral 1916 Watercolor and graphite on paper 12 x 9 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.32
Section Edward Lear (English, 1812-1888)
E Hagar and Silsilis, Egypt 1856 Watercolor and pencil on paper 11 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.51
Section Clifford Ross (American, born 1952)
E Storm Over Georgica Cove [East Hampton, New York] 1983 Oil on board 5 x 7 3/4 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.64
Section Félix Vallotton (Swiss, 1865-1925)
E La Jungfrau (The Jungfrau) 1892 Woodcut on wove paper 5 5/8 x 9 15/16 in., image
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.70 Gorey's Worlds page 32
Section Albert York ( American, 1928-2009)
E Dandelions in a Blue Tin 1982 Oil on panel 12 x 10 3/4 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.73
Section Albert York
E Landscape with Red Roses in a Goblet 1985 Oil on panel 15 5/8 x 13 ½ in.
Collection of Nina Nielsen and John Baker
Section Glen Baxter (English, born 1944) F The Desecration of the Tennis Courts has Produced a Very Difficult Situation 1976 Pen and ink and colored pencil on paper approx. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.22
Section Glen Baxter (English, born 1944)
F Today Was No Exception 1976 Pen and ink and colored pencil on paper approx. 10 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.23 Gorey's Worlds page 33
Section Glen Baxter (English, born 1944)
F Untitled
Pen and ink and watercolor on paper approx. 9 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.24
Section Donald Evans (American, 1945-1977)
F Domino 1974 Watercolor and collage on paper
11 7/8 x 8 5/8 in. (framed) Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.42
Section Alfred Jarry (French, 1873-1907) F Ouverture d'Ubu Roi (Opening of Ubu Roi) From the Répértoire des Pantins (Puppet Theater) 1898 Lithograph on paper 13 9/16 x 10 5/8 in., sight
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.58
Section Alfred Jarry (French, 1873-1907) F La Chanson du Décervelage (The Disembraining Song) from "Ubu Roi" from the Répértoire des Pantins (Puppet Theater) 1898 Lithograph on paper 13 9/16 x 10 5/8 in., sight
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.59 Gorey's Worlds page 34
Section Edward Gorey
F The Prune People II 1985 Book, published by the Alboncondari Press
Private Collection
Section Edward Gorey
F Draft of illustration descriptions for The Prune People II October 24, 1984 Pen and ink and graphite on paper 8 ½ x 11 in.
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
research material
Section Edward Gorey F "Despite this sudden change of fate, / She soon began to perorate." Illustration for The Tuning Fork drawn in 1966, first Pen and ink on paper 4 x 5 in. (image); 7 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.47
Section Edward Gorey F "The simple creature was aghast / At hearing of her cruel past." Illustration for The Tuning Fork drawn in 1966, first Pen and ink on paper 4 x 5 in. (image); 7 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.46 Gorey's Worlds page 35
Section Edward Gorey
F Illustration for The Tuning Fork (14) 1966? pen and ink on paper 4 x 5 in. (image); 7 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.48
Section Edward "Ted" Gorey
F "Call me at nine!" (Chicago Daily News sports illustration) 1938-39 newsprint mounted to black paper 11 x 8 1/2 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.111
Section Edward Gorey
F The Eclectic Abecedarium
Miniature book, #112 of 300. Embossed w/ Gorey's Cape Cod address. 1 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 5/16"
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.2
Section Edward Gorey
F Q. R. V.
Miniature book with slip case; embossed with Gorey's Cape Cod address A) book: 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/16"; B) slip case: 1 7/16 x 1 9/16 x 9/16"
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.3a,b Gorey's Worlds page 36
Section Edward Gorey
F Melange Funeste 1981 Flip book with bisected, movable pages. Unnumbered, advanced copy. 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.4
Section Edward Gorey
F The Dripping Faucet
Book 11 3/4 x 2 1/4"
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.6
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
G Naturaliste, rue de l'École de Médecine 1926–27 (original) Gelatin silver print 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.12
Section Eugène Atget (French, 1856-1927); Printed by Berenice Abbott (American,
G Magasins du Bon Marché
Gelatin silver print 9 x 6 7/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.13 Gorey's Worlds page 37
Section Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola) (French, 1908-2001)
G Étude de Personnages (Figure Studies) 1954 Graphite on paper 8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.20
Section Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola) (French, 1908-2001)
G Spahi 1930-31 Ink on paper 8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.21
Section After Pieter Brueghel the Elder (Flemish, c. 1525-1569); Published by
G Avartia (Greed) from The Seven Deadly Sins c. 1558, printed later Etching on paper 8 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.31
Section Unidentified Artist
G Study of a Skeleton—Front View n.d. Engraving on paper 11 x 8 1/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.36 Gorey's Worlds page 38
Section Unidentified Artist
G Study of a Skeleton—Rear View n.d. Engraving on paper 11 x 8 1/8 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.37
Section Jean Dubuffet (French, 1901-1985)
G The Warrior (Le Guerrier) 1958 Lithograph on paper 12 3/8 x 9 9/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.40
Section Unidentified Artist, after Currier and Ives
G Life and Death c. 1885 Chromolithograph on paper 10 5/16 x 8 9/16 in.
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.41
Section Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944)
G The Woman and the Bear 1908–09 Lithograph on wove paper mounted on wove paper approx. 9 1/4 x 8 3/4 in., sight
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.61 Gorey's Worlds page 39
Section Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916) G Et que des yeux sans tête flottaient comme des mollusques (And the eyes without heads were floating like mollusks) [1896] Lithograph on paper 12 1/8 x 8 3/4 in., plate
Bequest of Edward Gorey 2001.13.63
Section Harry Benson
G Edward Gorey at Henri Bendel’s The Leg Shop, New York City 1978 Gelatin silver print 24 x 30 inches
Collection of the artist © Harry Benson
Section
G Crucifix Owned by Edward Gorey
[25 in.]
Private Collection
Section Edward Gorey G "Ortenzia's manager, Ambrogio Rigaglie, fell down the elevator shaft... " The Blue Aspic (19) 1968 pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.57 Gorey's Worlds page 40
Section Edward Gorey G "Caviglia appeared in a series of advertisements for Grudge's Cucumber Soap." The Blue Aspic (23) 1968 pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.59
Section Edward Gorey G "Jasper got pneumonia and was dismissed from his job." The Blue Aspic (29) 1968 pen and ink on paper 7 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.60
Section
G Pair of decorative metal shoes owned by Edward Gorey
A) left shoe: 4 5/8 x 7 7/8 x 3 1/4"; B) right shoe: 4 11/16 x 7 3/4 x 3 5/16"
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.1a,b
Section Unknown
G Skull [owned by Edward Gorey] n.d. Embroidery on fabric
The Edward Gorey House Gorey's Worlds page 41
Section Edward Gorey
G Original drawing for New Yorker cover
Watercolor, pen and ink 11 1/8 x 8 1/2"; 13 7/16 x 9 17/32" (sheet)
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust
T.L.2016.38.1.23
Section Clifford Ross H Edward Gorey Performing Ballet, on Walkway Above Cranberry Bog, Yarmouth Port, MA 1997 Archival pigment print on paper 14 x 11 inches (to confirm)
Collection of the artist