Sketches, Studies and Maquettes from the Permanent Collection
Sonia Delaunay (French, 1885-1979). Robe simultanée, 1916. Watercolor on paper, 10 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Gift of Olga Hirshhorn, 2013.1.043.
Upcoming exhibition
February 1 – fall 2025
Located on the first floor of The Baker Museum
I In the Making: Sketches, Studies and Maquettes offers a unique opportunity to explore artists’ creative processes by showcasing over 30 works from The Baker Museum’s permanent collection. Among the featured artists are Olga Costa, Sonia Delaunay, Morgan Russell, Mark di Suvero and Alice Trumbull Mason. The comprehensive exhibition provides a rare chance to witness the evolution of an artwork, from initial sketches to fully realized works of art.
Visitors will gain insights into the diverse techniques employed by artists, from preliminary sketches, drawings and studies to models and maquettes. This deeper look into the creative process will provide the artist’s vision behind each artwork.
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Selected Works
Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975). Miniature of Winged Figure, 1967. Aluminum and string, 11 x 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Gift of Olga Hirshhorn, 2013.1.067. © Barbara Hepworth Estate
Albert Swinden (British-American, 1901-1961). Untitled (Still Life #2), 1940. Gouache on board, 19 3/8 x 29 7/8 in. Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum. Museum purchase, 2000.15.232.
Associated Events
Lecture
Rosa Lowinger
Process to Artwork: Exploring the Role of Maquettes in Sculpture and Monuments
February 12, 2025
Wednesday at 10am
Ubben Signature Event Space
Maquettes, or three-dimensional sketches, are often used by artists and architects to develop or present ideas for monuments, sculptures or buildings. While initially intended as studies, many maquettes diverge from the final product and gain unique artistic significance, showcasing the process and evolution of ideas. This lecture, led by art conservator Rosa Lowinger, explores the differences between artists’ and architects’ maquettes, focusing on their dual roles as both works of art and documents, particularly in the 20th century.
This exhibition is organized by Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum and is curated by Dianne Brás-Feliciano, Ph.D., curator of modern art. The original concept and checklist were created by Elizabeth Monti, Ph.D., former curatorial research associate.