Manuscripts

Drawing of the projected Bivouac Art Galleries

Description: Black and white ink drawing of The Bivouac. Drawing used in an November 25, 1916 article in the Los Angeles Times about the projected "Bivouac Art Galleries." Caption on back of drawing reads, "For the Finer Side of Life. - Contemplated Transformation of a Unique Residence into a Home for the Fine Arts. (The arrow indicates the spot where the proposed extension, making 30 feet additional front, will be made.)" Duplicate print of Image Number LAT_00984.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 25 November 1916
Call number: mssLAT 000113
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View of The Peristyle, entrance to the Bivouac Art Galleries at Otis Art Institute

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of The Peristyle, the main entrance to the Bivouac Art Galleries at Otis Art Institute. Windows and pillars visible on both sides, with potted plants at the bottom of the second pillars with wire basket and vines hanging down. Four steps lead up to double-door doorway near center of photo, with potted plants on each side. Geometric design on flooring visible in foreground.

mssLAT 000102

Interior view of room in use as art gallery at The Bivouac

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of interior view of room at The Bivouac, in use as an art gallery. Craftsman style light on ceiling, at top of photo. Rectangular artworks lining top border of ceiling, three frames (horizontal, vertical, horizontal) near center of photo, four frames below, one large framed painting leaning against wall. Two vertical frames, with chair and sculpture underneath. Bottom right corner of photo appears to be torn. Gray paint can be seen in photo; on ground, ceiling, sides of shelves and added to details in paintings.

mssLAT 000090

View of carriage porch at The Bivouac

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of a close-up view of the carriage porch at The Bivouac taken after it became the Otis Art Institute. Caption on back of photo states, "Portecochere - Otis Art Institute." Driveway is unpaved, with vines and foliage growing on and around building. Shrubs in foreground of photo. Steps near center of photo. Vines and foliage also growing on rear buildings, partially visible in background.

mssLAT 000120

Side view of The Bivouac, home of Harrison Gray Otis

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of The Bivouac, former residence of Harrison Gray Otis. Close-up view of house, surrounded by trees, vines and shrubs. There is a statue on the front porch, near the bottom right of photo. Driveway and front lawn are visible near bottom of photo. Duplicate print of Image Number 000096.

mssLAT 000105

Replica of Second Building at The Bivouac, side view

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of the side view of a replica of the Second Building, built at The Bivouac. Large palm tree next to building, on left side of photo. Building situated on grassy area. Potted plants placed in niches and towers of structure. Duplicate print of Image Number LAT_01062. Related to Image Number 000133 (underexposed print), 000109, 000116, 000117, 000118 (other views).

mssLAT 000115

View of curved driveway at The Bivouac

Manuscripts

Black and white photograph of a partial view of building and curving section of driveway at The Bivouac taken after it became the Otis Art Institute. Caption on back of photo states, "4 - Wing of the Otis Art Institute." Driveway, visible at bottom of photo, is unpaved, but lined with small curb. Building is covered with vines and foliage, lined with shrubs. Partial view of car and another building can be seen to right center of photo, with large tree and bush in background.

mssLAT 000119

Drawing of the projected Bivouac Art Galleries

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