Library Artwork Collection
The Library’s artwork collection has a wide selection of portraits, prints, paintings, maps, sculptures, and busts. It includes portraits of Duke faculty members, paintings of the US Army 65th General Hospital, and a bust and portrait of James B. Duke. The Chatham Collection contains prints from the 1800s and 1900s and was donated to the library in the 1930s by Thurmond Chatham and features Audubon illustrations, race horses, and numerous harbor scenes. One seascape painting is attributed to Sir William Osler. The Library is also the repository for various bronze plaques that were initially installed in the School of Medicine when located in the Davison building.
Total Works (176)
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Bell Building2005Framed photographs and text honoring William S. Lynn, Jr., for his part in desegregating the Bell Building. |
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James B. DukeundatedPortrait of James B. Duke. |
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American Flamingo1860Print 49. Pink Flamingo. |
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James B. DukeundatedBronze bust of James B. Duke. |
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Mildred Maud Perkins FarrarundatedPortrait of Mildred Maud Perkins Farrar, mother of Judith Farrar. |
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Magic Mountain1976Large, multi-colored wall hanging |
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Davison Building1964Painting of the Davison building done by Duke medical artist, Bob Blake. |
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Davison Club posterundatedFramed poster of Wilburt Davison. |
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Grace KerbyundatedPortrait of Grace Kerby. |
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Susan DeesundatedPortrait of Susan Dees. |