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by Bob
White, Untitled (Bison), 1970, fused glass
Gift of Ann MacGregor, in loving memory of Dr. John K. MacGregor
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american
art collection
A permanent
collection was started in 1965 when the Museum-to-be received
its first gift of art, "The Clay Wagon" by Arthur Dove.
By the time the Museum opened in January of 1966, six more pieces
had been added to the collection's base. Since then it has gradually
grown into a valuable public resource focused on telling the
story of American art and life.
The
Clay Wagon,
1935, oil, by Arthur Dove
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Spring Tryout, 1944, oil and egg tempera,
by Thomas Hart Benton |
Fine original
paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics,
puppets, and other works by some of America's best-known artists,
representing different periods and styles, can be experienced
at this regional museum. A major portion of the collection is
always on view, including some examples of work by artists from
Iowa and the Midwest.
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MacNider Art Museum's American Art Collection? Click here to
learn about the Museum's OFF
THE WALL & on a pedestal
featured artist.
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The Bil Baird: World
of Puppets
became a
major subdivision of the collection in 1981. The MacNider collection
of Baird puppets is the largest holding of the late puppeteer's
work to be found anywhere.
Gateways
to the Sea,
1875, oil, by Alfred Thompson Bricher
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Bil
Baird puppets from the film, The Sound of Music
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Left-sided
Figure Pointing, 1983,
bronze by Stephen DeStaebler
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