Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Orange Beach, Alabama

DAC FOUNDATION  |  Donated by Foley Art Foundation and Holmes Medical Museum 1954  |  DAT-2020.AW.0038 |  Gouache on Paper, 14 x 10 inches Shown is a landscape painting of Orange Beach, Alabama. A study pencil sketch is also included in the collection. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Relaxing At the DAC

DAC FOUNDATION  | 2019 Estate Purchase c. 1943  |  UN-2019.AW.0001  | Watercolor on Paper, 11.5 x 8.75 inches This watercolor sketch is unsigned, but strong provenance indicates it was painted by one of the DAC artists while at the DAC. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

The Topless Towers

DAC FOUNDATION  |  Donated by Foley Art Foundation and Holmes Medical Museum n.d. | DAT-2020.AW.0006  |  Stone Lithograph, 13.25 x 10.25 inches This lithograph shows a composition of industrial towers. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Looking Glass Sketch

DAC FOUNDATION  |  Donated by Foley Art Foundation and Holmes Medical Museum n.d. | DAT-2020.AW.0007  |  Stone Lithograph, 12 x 9 inches This lithograph is a self-portrait of Doris Alexander Thompson. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Inlaid Tea Caddy

HARRIS COLLECTION  |  Retail Purchase c. 1900s |  UN-2006.DA.0002  |  Various Inlaid Woods & Mother of Pearl   5 x 6 x 6 inches This tea caddy features a delicately inlaid top and edgebanding. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Faux Tortoiseshell Box

HARRIS COLLECTION  |  Retail Purchase c. 1920s  |  UN-2006.DA.0001  |  Wood & Faux Tortoiseshell   3.5 x 4 x 3 inches This Faux Tortoiseshell Box features a slightly rounded top and banned corners. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Urchin Vase

HARRIS COLLECTION  |  2017 Purchased from the Artist 2017  |  AM-2017.DA.0001  |  Clay   4 x 5 inches This handmade piece by Matisse was purchased directly from the artist and bears the personal stamp of Alex Matisse. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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DAC Foundation

Chamber Candle Stick

HARRIS COLLECTION  |  2006 Auction Purchase c. 1700s  |  UN-2006.DA.0001  | Brass   6.75 x 5.25 x 5.25 inches This 18th century brass Chamber Candle Stick is the oldest piece in the collection. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Wash Day

DAC FOUNDATION  | 2018 Estate Purchase c. 1945  |  LRA-2018.AW.0001  |  Watercolor on paper, 10 x 14.5 inches DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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Dixie Art Colony Foundation

Fall Landscape

HARRIS COLLECTION  |  2021 Auction Purchase 1948  |  LWS-2021.AW.0001  | Oil on Canvas  20 x 24 inches This oil on canvas is in excellent condition and framed in its original gold leaf frame with fragments of two exhibition labels located on the frame’s reverse side. DAC Foundation, Wetumpka, Alabama

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