1911
Aquarius – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
11 3/4″ x 16 1/2″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float illustrating the constellation “Aquarius” with an angel riding a fish and two angels pouring water out of an urn for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.304)
Auriga – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
11 1/2″ x 16″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float illustrating the constellation “Auriga” or the “Charioteer” with two men and a chariot pulled by dogs for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.301)
Corona – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
13 3/4″ x 16 1/2″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float entitled “Corona” or “Crown” for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.243)
Cygnus – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
11 3/4″ x 15 3/4″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float illustrating the constellation “Cygnus” with a swan and a lady sitting on a half moon for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.306)
Draco – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
13 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float illustrating the constellation “Draco” or the Dragon for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.308)
Earls of Electra – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
14″ x 17 3/4″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float entitled “Earls of Electra” for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.242)
Electra Regina – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
13 1/4″ x 16 1/2″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float entitled “Electra Regina” for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.307)
Four Men on a Ship – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
12 1/2″ x 15 3/4″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float with four men on a ship sailing through clouds shaped like water for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.303)
Heavenly Bodies – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
13 1/8″ x 16 1/2″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float entitled “Heavenly Bodies” for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. A version of this float was used in the parade. (2000.048.300)
Lyra – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
12 1/2″ x 15 1/2″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float illustrating the constellation “Lyra” with an angel playing a large harp, an angel playing a harmonica and an angel holding a wand for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.298)
Man on the Moon – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
12″ x 16″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float with a man on the moon and three angels for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.302)
Pegasus – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
12 1/4″ x 16″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float illustrating the constellation “Pegasus” with a person sitting with the face of Medusa and an angel playing the harp for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.305)
Perseus – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
13″ x 17″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float illustrating the constellation “Perseus” with the face of Medusa and a person standing on a dragon for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.297)
Sacrifice – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
12″ x 15 3/8″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float entitled “Sacrifice” for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.244)
Venus and the Coming Night – Samson’s Anthology
Gus Renze
13 3/4″ x 17 3/4″ preliminary drawing mounted on board of an Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Float, showing a possible float entitled “Venus and the Coming Night” for the Constellation section of the 1911 Parade entitled “Samson’s Anthology”. The board and drawing are extremely fragile. (2000.048.299)