Good Morning, We classify them as paintings. The unframed works are stored in flat files alongside various drawings, prints, and mixed media. The framed works are hung with other framed pieces. Natalie Natalie Rjedkin Lee Registrar National Air and Space Museum Smithsonian Institution Independence Avenue at Sixth Street, S.W. MRC 310 PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Tel: 202.633.2384 UHC: 703.572.4282 Fax: 202.786.2113 From: The Museum System (TMS) Users <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Fidler, Evelyn (KL) Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:52 AM To: ListServ tmsusers <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Classification of watercolors We store and preserve them with the drawings and charcoals but I would classify the medium as paint. Evelyn From: The Museum System (TMS) Users [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Julie Hoogland Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 7:02 PM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Classification of watercolors External email / courriel externe Hello, I've had this problem at other institutions in the past and wanted to know what other museums are doing. Is a watercolor classified as a drawing or a painting? In the AAT the term watercolor is called paint. However, I know there is a long history of watercolors being considered drawings or preliminary sketches. Additionally, I know that with multiple classifications in TMS, they could be listed as both, but the curators think that would be confusing. Any input is appreciated. Thanks! Julie Hoogland Collections Manager (760) 322-4810 [cid:image001.png@01D541F6.D4E0A4F0] 101 Museum Drive Palm Springs, CA 92263 To unsubscribe, send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with the following commands in the body of the email: signoff TMSUSERS // eoj You will receive a confirmation that your subscription has been removed. To unsubscribe, send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with the following commands in the body of the email: signoff TMSUSERS // eoj You will receive a confirmation that your subscription has been removed. To unsubscribe, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the following commands in the body of the email: signoff TMSUSERS // eoj You will receive a confirmation that your subscription has been removed.