Flora and Fauna

Plants and animals are represented in all four Connected for Life collections, but in very different ways.  

Here we come together to show botanicals and still life in art and libraries, showcase deep knowledge of the natural world through archaeology, and look at what becomes of the hunt when we bring it home through the libraries. A thorough and diverse look at how we perceive flora and fauna. 

Images

University of Iowa Libraries “Flora and Fauna” Gallery

Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, Hand-colored print, 1845-1864, UI Special Collections & Archives, QK. C9
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, Hand-colored print, 1845-1864, UI Special Collections & Archives, QK. C9
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, Hand-colored print, 1845-1864, UI Special Collections & Archives, QK. C9
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, Hand-colored print, 1845-1864, UI Special Collections & Archives, QK. C9
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, Hand-colored print, 1845-1864, UI Special Collections & Archives, QK. C9
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, Hand-colored print, 1845-1864, UI Special Collections & Archives, QK. C9
Sentinella by Daniel Essig, NC7433.4.E88 S45 2013
Sentinella by Daniel Essig NC7433.4.E88 S45 2013
Pansies, Curtis's botanical magazine, QK1.C9
Pansies Curtis’s botanical magazine QK1.C9

Office of the State Archaeologist “Flora and Fauna” Gallery

Hollow-framed silver "trade beaver". This object dates to ca. 1790-1820 from site 13DB17, Dubuque County. Catalog/Accession number: 192-10.
Hollow-framed silver “trade beaver”. This object dates to ca. 1790-1820 from site 13DB17, Dubuque County. Catalog/Accession number: 192-10.
Bird-shaped effigy carved from deer antler. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM1 (Broken Kettle), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession number: Pl1-1870.
Bird-shaped effigy carved from deer antler. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM1 (Broken Kettle), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession number: Pl1-1870.
Red-ochre stained ceramic bird pipe. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Glenwood culture from site 13ML164, Mills County. Catalog/Accession number: Ms-1267.
Red-ochre stained ceramic bird pipe. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Glenwood culture from site 13ML164, Mills County. Catalog/Accession number: Ms-1267.
Whistle made from a swan humerus. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM7 (Joy Creek Major), Plymouth County. Cataloging in progress as of August 2021.
Whistle made from a swan humerus. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM7 (Joy Creek Major), Plymouth County. Cataloging in progress as of August 2021.
Nine drilled deer phalanges; possibly gaming pieces. These objects date to the Late Prehistoric time period and are affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM4 (Kimball Village), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession number: Pl4-2772.
Nine drilled deer phalanges; possibly gaming pieces. These objects date to the Late Prehistoric time period and are affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM4 (Kimball Village), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession number: Pl4-2772.
Fish hook and fish hook preform; made from mammal long bones. These objects date to the Late Prehistoric time period and are affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM4 (Kimball Village), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession numbers: Pl4-2328 and Pl4-2749.
Fish hook and fish hook preform; made from mammal long bones. These objects date to the Late Prehistoric time period and are affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM4 (Kimball Village), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession numbers: Pl4-2328 and Pl4-2749.
Flute made from a swan ulna. This object dates to the Early Archaic time period (ca. 6300 BP) from site 13CK405 (Cherokee Sewer), Cherokee County. Catalog/Accession number: A-14/178.
Flute made from a swan ulna. This object dates to the Early Archaic time period (ca. 6300 BP) from site 13CK405 (Cherokee Sewer), Cherokee County. Catalog/Accession number: A-14/178.
Engraved deer antler; end scraper handle. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Oneota culture from site 13LO2 (Blood Run), Lyon County. Catalog/Accession number: 8042.
Engraved deer antler; end scraper handle. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Oneota culture from site 13LO2 (Blood Run), Lyon County. Catalog/Accession number: 8042.
Fleshing tool made from an elk metatarsal. These objects date to the Late Prehistoric time period and are affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM7 (Joy Creek Major), Plymouth County. Cataloging in progress.
Fleshing tool made from an elk metatarsal. These objects date to the Late Prehistoric time period and are affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13PM7 (Joy Creek Major), Plymouth County. Cataloging in progress.
Shell pendant with turkey motif. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Glenwood culture from site 13ML139, Mills County. Catalog/Accession number: 339-C2-3.
Shell pendant with turkey motif. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Glenwood culture from site 13ML139, Mills County. Catalog/Accession number: 339-C2-3.
Bison skull fragment and horn with red ochre staining. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13OB4 (Whittrock), O'Brien. Catalog/Accession number: 5-452.
Bison skull fragment and horn with red ochre staining. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from site 13OB4 (Whittrock), O’Brien. Catalog/Accession number: 5-452.
Possible handle; unknown use. Notched tool made from a deer rib. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from 13PM1 (Broken Kettle), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession number: PL1-1864.
Possible handle; unknown use. Notched tool made from a deer rib. This object dates to the Late Prehistoric time period and is affiliated with the Mill Creek culture from 13PM1 (Broken Kettle), Plymouth County. Catalog/Accession number: PL1-1864.

Stanley Museum of Art “Flora and Fauna” Gallery

Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Eggplant, 1921, Ink, 24 1/2 x 19 3/4 in., Museum purchase, 1981.9, Stanley Museum of Art
Yasuo Kuniyoshi Eggplant 1921 Ink 24 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. Museum purchase, 1981.9 Stanley Museum of Art
Lauren MacIver, Untitled, from Early Sketches, 1935, Pencil, colored pencil, 8 1/2 x 11 in., Gift of Maryette Charlton Collection in honor of Shannon B. and Etna Barr Charlton, Owen and Leone Elliott, Robert Hobbs, Director (1983-1986) and Stephen S. Prokopoff, Director (1992-1999), 1994.139, Stanley Museum of Art
Lauren MacIver Untitled, from Early Sketches 1935 Pencil, colored pencil 8 1/2 x 11 in. Gift of Maryette Charlton Collection in honor of Shannon B. and Etna Barr Charlton, Owen and Leone Elliott, Robert Hobbs, Director (1983-1986) and Stephen S. Prokopoff, Director (1992-1999), 1994.139 Stanley Museum of Art
Juan Gris, La Guitare Noire (The Black Guitar), 1926, Oil on canvas, 27 3/4 x 26 1/2 in., Gift of Owen and Leone Elliott, 1968.20, Stanley Museum of Art
Juan Gris La Guitare Noire (The Black Guitar) 1926 Oil on canvas 27 3/4 x 26 1/2 in. Gift of Owen and Leone Elliott, 1968.20 Stanley Museum of Art
Connected for Life, Albert Gleizes, Music, 1917, Oil on canvas, 30 3/4 x 21 11/16 in. Gift of Owen and Leone Elliott, 1968.18, Stanley Museum of Art
Connected for Life Albert Gleizes Music 1917 Oil on canvas 30 3/4 x 21 11/16 in. Gift of Owen and Leone Elliott, 1968.18 Stanley Museum of Art
Jules Kirschenbaum, Spanish Poet, 1992-92, Acrylic on canvas, 53 3/4 x 36 3/4 in., Edwin B. Green American Art Acquisition, Endowment, 2000.98, Stanley Museum of Art
Jules Kirschenbaum Spanish Poet 1992-92 Acrylic on canvas 53 3/4 x 36 3/4 in. Edwin B. Green American Art Acquisition Endowment, 2000.98 Stanley Museum of Art
Louis Lozowich, Still Life No. 2, 1929, Lithograph, 12 5/8 x 17 5/8 in., Museum purchase, 1979.449, Stanley Museum of Art
Louis Lozowich Still Life No. 2 1929 Lithograph 12 5/8 x 17 5/8 in. Museum purchase, 1979.449 Stanley Museum of Art
Agnes Weinrich, Untitled [Still Life of Flowers], 1920-1926, Woodcut, 16 1/8 x 15 1/8 in., Gift of Henry W. Starker, 1973.178, Stanley Museum of Art
Agnes Weinrich Untitled [Still Life of Flowers] 1920-1926 Woodcut 16 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. Gift of Henry W. Starker, 1973.178 Stanley Museum of Art
Pablo Picasso, Flower Vase on a Table, 1942, Oil on canvas, 38 1/16 x 51 1/4 in., Gift of Owen and Leone Elliott, 1968.39, Stanley Museum of Art
Pablo Picasso Flower Vase on a Table 1942 Oil on canvas 38 1/16 x 51 1/4 in. Gift of Owen and Leone Elliott, 1968.39 Stanley Museum of Art
Ellen Lanyon, Bastille, 1974, Acrylic on canvas, 46 x 58 in., Gift of Andrew Ginzel, 2001.51, Stanley Museum of Art
Ellen Lanyon Bastille 1974 Acrylic on canvas 46 x 58 in. Gift of Andrew Ginzel, 2001.51 Stanley Museum of Art
A.C. King, Still Life, 1953, Oil on canvas, 36 3/4 x 52 3/4 in., Acquired in February of 1968 from the IMU Activity Center, X1972.9, Stanley Museum of Art
A.C. King Still Life 1953 Oil on canvas 36 3/4 x 52 3/4 in. Acquired in February of 1968 from the IMU Activity Center, X1972.9 Stanley Museum of Art
Roy Lichtenstein, Sandwich and Soda from X x X, (Ten Works by Ten Painters), 1964, Screenprint on Mylar, 20 x 24 in., Gift of James A. Leach and Elisabeth F. Leach, 2015.70f, Stanley Museum of Art
Roy Lichtenstein Sandwich and Soda from X x X (Ten Works by Ten Painters) 1964 Screenprint on Mylar 20 x 24 in. Gift of James A. Leach and Elisabeth F. Leach, 2015.70f Stanley Museum of Art
James Melchert, Still Life: Hands with Cube, 1968, Unglazed earthenware, 8 1/2 x 16 x 16 in., Gift of Joan E. Mannheimer, 1984.37, Stanley Museum of Art
James Melchert Still Life: Hands with Cube 1968 Unglazed earthenware 8 1/2 x 16 x 16 in. Gift of Joan E. Mannheimer, 1984.37 Stanley Museum of Art
Carlotta M. Corpron, Calla Lily, 1939, Gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in., Gift of Judith and Stephen Wertheimer, 1994.121, Stanley Museum of Art
Carlotta M. Corpron Calla Lily 1939 Gelatin silver print 14 x 11 in. Gift of Judith and Stephen Wertheimer, 1994.121 Stanley Museum of Art
Nell Blaine, Two Studies of a Dead Bird, 1971, Oil on canvas, 8 1/8 x 14 1/8 in., Purchased with the aid of funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and a matching donation by Professor and Mrs. William O. Aydelotte, 1972.353, Stanley Museum of ArtNell Blaine Two Studies of a Dead Bird 1971 Oil on canvas 8 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. Purchased with the aid of funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and a matching donation by Professor and Mrs. William O. Aydelotte, 1972.353 Stanley Museum of Art
Nell Blaine Two Studies of a Dead Bird 1971 Oil on canvas 8 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. Purchased with the aid of funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and a matching donation by Professor and Mrs. William O. Aydelotte, 1972.353 Stanley Museum of Art
Grant Wood, Animals, 1936, Pencil, crayon, gouache on paper, 11 1/4 x 9 3/4 in., Gift of Dr. Clarence Van Epps, 1947.47, Stanley Museum of Art
Grant Wood Animals 1936 Pencil, crayon, gouache on paper 11 1/4 x 9 3/4 in. Gift of Dr. Clarence Van Epps, 1947.47 Stanley Museum of Art
Jan Fyt, Still Life with Dogs and Game, 17th century, Oil on canvas, 79 3/4 x 70 1/2 in., Gift of the Central Picture Galleries, X1968.130, Stanley Museum of Art
Jan Fyt Still Life with Dogs and Game 17th century Oil on canvas 79 3/4 x 70 1/2 in. Gift of the Central Picture Galleries, X1968.130 Stanley Museum of Art
Loren MacIver, Sept Bouteilles, 20th century, Charcoal, 27 1/2 x 36 1/2 in., Purchased with a grant from the Philip D. Adler Fund, 1997.67, Stanley Museum of Art
Loren MacIver Sept Bouteilles 20th century Charcoal 27 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. Purchased with a grant from the Philip D. Adler Fund, 1997.67 Stanley Museum of Art
John Gruen, Pump and Bottle, 1980, Gelatin silver print, 19 3/4 x 16 in., Gift of Print and Drawing Study Club, 1992.83, Stanley Museum of Art
John Gruen Pump and Bottle 1980 Gelatin silver print 19 3/4 x 16 in. Gift of Print and Drawing Study Club, 1992.83 Stanley Museum of Art
James Lechay, Still Life with Five Separated Colors, 1973, Lithograph on Arches, cover, 21 x 29, Gift of the Estate of James Lechay, 2003.365, Stanley Museum of Art
James Lechay Still Life with Five Separated Colors 1973 Lithograph on Arches cover 21 x 29 Gift of the Estate of James Lechay, 2003.365 Stanley Museum of Art
Max Peiffer-Watenphul, Still Life, 1969, Lithograph, 25 9/16 x 19 ¾ in., Museum purchase, 1970.35, Stanley Museum of Art
Max Peiffer-Watenphul Still Life 1969 Lithograph 25 9/16 x 19 ¾ in. Museum purchase, 1970.35 Stanley Museum of Art
George Braque, Apples with a Black Background, 1954, Lithograph, 22 ½ x 29 ½ in., Gift of James H. Burke, 1970.1, Stanley Museum of Art
George Braque Apples with a Black Background 1954 Lithograph 22 ½ x 29 ½ in. Gift of James H. Burke, 1970.1 Stanley Museum of Art
Joseph Stella, Still Life with Grapefruit and Oranges, 1944, Oil on canvas, 10 1/4 x 14 in., Gift of the James Lechay, Estate, 2003.43, Stanley Museum of Art
Joseph Stella Still Life with Grapefruit and Oranges 1944 Oil on canvas 10 1/4 x 14 in. Gift of the James Lechay Estate, 2003.43 Stanley Museum of Art
Grant Wood, Fruits, 1939, Lithograph on Rives, 11 13/16 x 16 in., Gift of Edwin B. Green, 1988.16, Stanley Museum of Art
Grant Wood Fruits 1939 Lithograph on Rives 11 13/16 x 16 in. Gift of Edwin B. Green, 1988.16 Stanley Museum of Art
Severin Roesen, Nature’s Bounty, 1855, Oil on canvas, 29 1/2 x 43 1/2 in., Gift of Robert P. Coggins, 1980.188, Stanley Museum of Art
Severin Roesen Nature’s Bounty 1855 Oil on canvas 29 1/2 x 43 1/2 in. Gift of Robert P. Coggins, 1980.188 Stanley Museum of Art
Stuart Carson Edie​, Nature Morte,​ 20th century,​ Oil on canvas​, 32 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.,​ Ignacio and Helena Ponseti Collection, 2011.11​, Stanley Museum of Art​
Stuart Carson Edie​ Nature Morte​ 20th century​ Oil on canvas​ 32 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.​ Ignacio and Helena Ponseti Collection, 2011.11​ Stanley Museum of Art​

Videos

We've got a box filled with animals, some majestic, some fantastical, some...well, interesting. Join Outreach and Engagement Librarian Liz Riordan as we look at what new item is coming to Special Collections & Archives! Music: Everything You Need is By Your Side by Vkad Gluschenko Edited by Liz Riordan #unboxing​ #New​Acquisitions #300Animals
What's in the Box: 300 Animals, that's what!
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What's in the Box: 300 Animals, that's what!

Flora and Fauna - Still Life: Bringing the Story Behind the Genre to the Table
9/28/21 Connected for Life – Hills Bank Friends Club
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9/28/21 Connected for Life – Hills Bank Friends Club

Some beautiful new manuscripts are joining our collection! Join Curator of Rare Books and Maps, Eric Ensley, as we look at an Italian Apothecary License and a 15th Century Book of Hours. For more information about UI Special Collections: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/ Edited by Liz Riordan Music: "Peas Corps" by Podington Bear https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Joyful/PeasCorps
What's in the Box: Manuscripts that have gone to the dogs
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What's in the Box: Manuscripts that have gone to the dogs

The Pentacrest Museums host special guests in virtual exploration of the Pentacrest and other natural spaces through historical and cultural lenses, examining the evolution of campus landscaping, trees and green spaces, ecological diversity, health and wellness, and community/campus connections. This webinar was recorded as part of the Exhibition Spotlight series, with programming dedicated to the Pentacrest Museums exhibition Then & Now: 175 Years on the Pentacrest.
Exhibition Spotlight: Our Journey With Trees
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Exhibition Spotlight: Our Journey With Trees

Other Media

Beyond Food

Explore OSA interactive website, “Beyond Food: Ancestral Native American Use of Deer and Bison.” This interactive website is part of OSA’s live virtual program for Senior Living Communities, but is available for all to explore. The website features photos of bone artifacts crafted from deer and bison skeletal elements.

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Preview image for the Meskwaki Talking Papers interactive website.

The Meskwaki Talking Papers

Explore OSA interactive website, “The Meskwaki Talking Papers.” This interactive website is part of OSA’s live virtual program for Senior Living Communities, but is available for all to explore. The website features photos of objects from OSA’s collections that represent the animal pictured or are created from a bone element of that animal.

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Shell Pendant with Turkey Motif (13ML139) by iowaarchaeology on Sketchfab

Glenwood culture bone fish hook blank by iowaarchaeology on Sketchfab

Virtual Programs

A presentation and Q&A with the Office of the State Archaeologist (60 min)

Hunting was a vital resource for Ancestral Native Americans. Besides essential nutrition, bison and deer provided raw materials for everything from tools and string to musical instruments and beautiful artwork. Archaeology provide a glimpse into the creative uses found for these creatures.

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A 60-min virtual gallery tour with the UI Libraries

A guided virtual tour of the latest exhibit on display at UI Libraries.

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A presentation and Q&A with the Office of the State Archaeologist (60 min)

Around 1830, Wacochaci, a important Meskwaki chief, created amazing pictographs on pen and paper that depict 100+ species of animals, birds and fish. View these pictographs and see archaeological artifacts that were created from or relate to species drawn by Wacochachi.

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A joint presentation and Q&A with the Pentacrest Museums and Office of the State Archaeologist (60 min)

Learn about objects in the Pentacrest and OSA collections that illustrate the many non-food uses that Native People of North America found for plants. Plants from trees to grasses were utilized for building and wood carving, weaving and sewing, and creating colorful and beautiful objects.

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A presentation and Q&A with the Pentacrest Museums (60 min)

Take a journey exploring the historic, cultural, symbolic, and ecological diversity of Trees! Root yourself in the wisdom and healing powers of trees found right in your backyard and at the University of Iowa campus as an official Arboretum! The Pentacrest Museums also offer a monthly outdoor Tree Walking Tour experience, learn more here.

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A presentation and Q&A with the Office of the State Archaeologist (60 min)

Archaeologists usually find animal bones that signify food resources or invaders of food stores, but sometimes we find evidence that tells us about special relationships between humans and animals. Domestic animals were companions, assisted with labor, and may have played symbolic roles in the spiritual and cultural lives of the site inhabitants. Here we examine artifacts at OSA that teach us about humans and their animals in Iowa’s past.

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A presentation and Q&A with the Stanley Museum of Art (60 min)

A discussion of the still life genre using examples from the Stanley Museum of Art collections.

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A presentation and Q&A with the UI Libraries (30 min)

A quick history of botanical books and illustrations.

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A presentation and Q&A with the UI Libraries (60 min)

A look at the Culinary Cookbook Collection in the UI Library’s Special Collections.

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