Nicholas Murray Butler (1862-1947)
Classification:
Date:
1932
Medium:
Charcoal, white chalk, and graphite on gray-green paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/2 x 18 1/8 in. (54.6 x 46 cm)
Description:
Reproduced in Woolf's book "Drawn from Life" (1932), p. 99. The signature of the subject, as seen in the illustration in Drawn from Life does not appear on the original drawing. Source: donation letter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.11
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right in graphite: S.J.Woolf
Signed by the subject along lower edge in graphite: Nicholas Murray Butler
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1932
eMuseum Object ID:
63991
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Grover Whalen (1886-1962)
Classification:
Date:
n.d.
Medium:
Charcoal and white chalk on tan paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/8 x 19 3/4 in. (63.8 x 50.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.10
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower left with estate stamp in blue ink: S.J. Woolf
Signed by the subject at lower right in graphite: Grover Whalen
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
63990
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
James Jay Walker (1881-1946)
Classification:
Date:
1945
Medium:
Charcoal and white chalk on gray-green paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 14 7/8 in. (47 x 37.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Reproduced in Woolf's article "Jimmy Walker: Toastmaster to Our Town - The 'late' Mayor likes his role and has a story for every audience and occasion," "The New York Times Magazjne," April 3, 1945, p. 16, as "Drawn from Life by S.J. Woolf." Source: donation letter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.9
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right with estate stamp: S.J. Woolf
Inscribed at lower right: Times;
Verso: L 3596.6 [museum loan number]; stamped: APR 8 1945
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
63989
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Robert F. Wagner (1877-1953)
Classification:
Date:
1933
Medium:
Charcoal, white chalk, and graphite on tan paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 5/8 x 19 3/4 in. (65.1 x 50.2 cm), irregular
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.8
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower left with estate stamp in blue ink: S.J. Woolf
Stamped at lower right in red ink?: NOV 12 1933 / 0498
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1933
eMuseum Object ID:
63988
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sophie and Oscar Tschirky (1866-1943)
Classification:
Date:
1937
Medium:
Charcoal, white chalk, and graphite on tan paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 3/4 x 25 11/16 in. (50.2 x 65.2 cm), irregular
Description:
Reproduced in Woolf's article "HOSTS PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR BEST-KNOWN HOST - And to Mrs. Oscar, Too Wed for Half a Century," "The New York Times Magazine,"
October 3, 1937, p. 7, as "Drawn from Life by S.J. Woolf." The subject is of course "Oscar of the Waldorf," the celebrated (inaudible) domo of the Waldorf. Source: donation letter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.7
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower left with estate stamp in blue ink : S.J.Woolf
Stamped at lower right in ?: 5392
Signed by the subjects at lower left in graphite: Sophie and Oscar
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1937
eMuseum Object ID:
63987
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Samuel Seabury (1729-1796)
Classification:
Date:
1931
Medium:
Charcoal, white chalk, and graphite on tan paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 5/8 x 19 5/8 in. (65.1 x 49.8 cm), irregular
Description:
Reproduced in Woolf's article "Seabury In Action: Drama Of The Inquiry - A Smiling Inquisitor, He Is Courteous to All Who Appear As Witnesses," "The New York Times Magazine," August 30, 1931, as "Drawn from Life by S.J. Woolf."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.6
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right with estate stamp in blue ink: S.J.Woolf
Inscribed at lower left in graphite: County Court House
Stamped at upper ?: AUG 30 1931
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1931
eMuseum Object ID:
63986
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dr. William J. Schieffelin (1891-1985)
Classification:
Date:
1931
Medium:
Charcoal, white chalk, and white gouache on beige paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 7/8 x 18 15/16 in. (63.2 x 48.1 cm), irregular
Description:
Reproduced in Woolf's article "A VETERAN CRUSADER SURVEYS THE CITY - The Good Done by Graft Inquiries, Says Dr. Schieffelin Fails to Last Because Citizens Ignore Their Duties," "The New York Times Magazine", May 3, 1931, as "Drawn from Life by S.J. Woolf." Source: donation letter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.5
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right with estate stamp in blue ink: S.J.Woolf
Stamped at upper? in purple ink: MAY 3 1931
Signed by the subject at center left in graphite: William Jay Schieffelin
Verso inscribed: L 3596.9 [museum loan number]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1931
eMuseum Object ID:
63985
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
William O'Dwyer (1890-1964)
Classification:
Date:
1948
Medium:
Charcoal, white gouache, and graphite on gray-green paper with deckled edges
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/2 x 17 5/8 in. (54.6 x 44.8 cm), irregular
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.4
Inscriptions:
Signed at lower right with estate stamp in blue ink: S.J. Woolf
Inscribed and dated at lower right: Times 1948
Signed by the subject, at lower center: William O'Dwyer
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1948
eMuseum Object ID:
63984
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Robert Moses (1888-1981)
Classification:
Date:
n.d.
Medium:
Charcoal, pastel, black wash, white gouache, and graphite on off-white paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 18 1/8 in. (55.9 x 46 cm), irregular
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.3
Inscriptions:
Inscribed (across the bottom): Be sure not to put drawn from life under this; verso: L 3596.7 [museum loan number]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
63983
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bishop William T. Manning (1866-1949)
Classification:
Date:
1936
Medium:
Charcoal, white chalk and graphite on tan paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (53.7 x 48.6 cm)
Description:
Reproduced in Woolf's article "MANNING SURVEYS THE CHANGING WORLD - At Seventy the Bishop Finds Hope for Mankind In the Growth of a Social Consciousness," "The New York Times Magazine," May 10, 1936, p. 7, as "Drawn from Life by S.J. Woolf." Source: donation letter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld
Object Number:
2008.43.2
Inscriptions:
Signed (with estate stamp, at lower left): S.J.Woolf
Inscribed (at lower right): Times/1936; (on the back): L.3596.15 [museum loan
number]
Signed (by the subject, at center): William T. Manning
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1936
eMuseum Object ID:
63982
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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