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The permanent art displays in Willard Library have stories of their own to tell. Click on the pieces below to learn more about them.
Blue Cloisonne Vases
On completing his service as U.S. Minister to China, Colonel Charles Denby brought back a pair of blue cloisonne vases, which he presented to Willard Library in 1894.
Mixed Medium, Willard Library in Winter, 1988
This original creation by Garland Harmon was framed and presented to Willard Library by Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (SIGECO). The design had been used on SIGECO corporate Christmas cards in 1988.
Oil-on-Canvas Painting of the Grand Canal, Venice, 1906
Bessie Thrall painted this copy of the original Martin Ricco work.
Pen-and-Ink Drawing of Historic Willard Library, 1971
The artist of this 1971 pen-and-ink rendering of Willard Library is Jerry Baum.
Wall Clock
The clock, which came to Willard Library from the Carpenter family home in 1946, is believed to have been purchased circa 1837 by Willard Carpenter as a wedding gift for his wife, Lucina. The clock displays the time, day of the week, day of the month, and name of the month.
Watercolor Painting of Willard Library and Park
Dean Davis is the artist of this watercolor painting of Willard Library and Park.