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
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We store and preserve them with the drawings and charcoals but I would classify the medium as paint. Evelyn
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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
101 Museum Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92263
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