Marx Library

In Love

This is a painting of a young woman sitting in a field of flowers. Marx Library 340 H Gift of Dr. Wood

Nude on the Rocks

This is a black and white photograph of a nude woman standing within a rocky landscape in front of water. Marx Library 4th floor Gift of Dr. John H. Strange

Fire Tree

This is a landscape painting. A tree is in the foreground, but behind it is a field of browns and greens. Marx Library Admin Gift

Abstract Water

The painting is an abstract of water. The center contains a sharp "V" shape within a field of blue. Marx Library Room 138

Sunrise Sunset

This is a painting of an antique wooden baby carriage and antique dolls. Marx Library 4th Floor Gift 2006

"She's Come Undone"

This is a painting of various antique toys. Marx Library 4th Floor Gift

D'or et de Reve

It is a print of a woman wearing a strapless read dress. She is sitting on a pier staring out at a boat on a lake. Marx Library 3rd floor. Gift from Richard Wood

Le Vase Bleu de Madrid

This is a still life painting of flowers, a vase, fruit, and a black and white checker board with checkers inside a house. Marx Library 4th Floor Gift of Dr. John H. Strange

Venice-Yellow Sunset

This is a painting of Venice as the sun is setting behind buildings. A canal runs in front of the buildings. Marx Library 4th Floor Gift from Dr. Strange

Abe Partridge and Ferrill Gibbs

Abstract painting of two men, Abe Partridge and Ferrill Gibbs, singing and playing a guitar. An unknown man stands in the background playing a bass. Marx Library 1st floor lobby

Excelsior Brass Band

Abstract painting of the Excelsior Brass Band. Eight gentlemen play an assortment of brass instruments at a concert. Marx Library 1st Floor lobby Gift

Lil Greenwood

Painting of the head and shoulders of an elegant black lady turned in a pose looking over her left shoulder. The lady has her hair up reveling her neck, upper back, and uncovered shoulders. She is wearing a turquoise colored feathery or...

Stevens - Untitled 1

Abstract art. Acrylic or oil paint on canvas in bright reds, orange, yellow, and green colors with one bright blue splash of color on the right side middle. The artist used bold brush and pallet strokes to create the piece. Marx...

Stevens - Untitled 2

Abstract art. Acrylic or oil paint on canvas in dark reds, orange, yellow, white and black colors. The artist used bold brush strokes to create the piece. Marx Library 1st floor Student space. Gift

Stevens - Untitled 3

Abstract art. Acrylic or oil paint on canvas in bright orange, yellow, and brown colors. The artist used bold brush strokes to create the piece. Marx Library 1st floor Student space. Gift

The Inaugural

This is a painting of a football game. Marx Libraries 4th Floor

Southern Market and City Hall - Mobile, AL

This is a printed sketch of the Southern Market and City Hall in Mobile, Alabama. Marx Library 4th Floor

Sunday at Bon Secour Bay

This is a watercolor painting of Bon Secour Bay. There are two shrimping boats resting next to a pier. 28"x24" Marx Library 4th Floor ***This painting has been removed from JagWorks***

Stained Roots

This is a painting using mixed media. It is three trees and a field painted on an old window frame. Marx Library 4th Floor

Un Port Aux Baleares

This is a painting of the port of Aux Baleares. It is composed of buildings, a canal, and boats resting at piers. Marx Library 340 H Gift of Dr. Wood

The Guardian

This is a large air brushed painting of a leopard resting on a log or tree branch in the jungle. Marx Library, 1st Floor, Gift by the artist Artist Bio: Henry “Hank” Bufkin is an artist who left the Mobile Police Department to pursue his...

USA Marx Library

This is a black and white photograph of the old side of the Marx Library at the University of South Alabama. Marx Library Admin

Tree

This was created by a student in the glass arts program. This is a glass art piece of the underside of a tree. Colors include green, black and clear. Marx Library Admin

Robed Woman

This was created by a student in the Glass arts program. It is a woman with a colorful robe. Marx Library 1st Floor

Sitting Woman

This was created by a student in the glass arts program. It is of a woman in a blue dress sitting in a room. Marx Library 1st Floor

Spiral Butterfly

This was created by a student in the glass arts program. It is an abstract of a butterfly. It also has a blue, yellow and green wavy color pattern. Marx Library 1st Floor

Sun Shape

This was created by a student in the glass arts program. It contains spiral shapes that are gold, red and orange. Marx Library 1st Floor

Six Individuals & Schweitzer

This is a black and white photograph of Albert Schweitzer talking to a group at his clinic. 18"x15" Marx Library 340 D

The Scream

This was created by a student in the glass arts program. This is an abstract rendition of The Scream. The person is white and it has a orange and red background. Marx Library 1st Floor

Angel Appearing to the Shepherd

This is an etching of an angel appearing to a shepherd in the field. 18"x16" Donated by: Class of 1963 Year Donated: 2007 Location: Marx Library

Snow Scape

This is a painting of a field with trees in the foreground. Located in the Marx Library on the 4th floor.

Lost Souls

This is an abstract painting of people reaching toward the clouds. Marx Library Between 3rd and 4th Floor Gift 2005

Musicians

This is a painting of two members of an orchestra pit. Marx Library 4th Floor

Portrait of Albert Einstein

This is a sketch of Albert Einstein in graphite. 28"x34" Marx Library 340 B

Ruins near Galway Ireland

This is a black and white photograph of ruins near Galway Ireland. Marx Library 4th Floor 20"24"

School Yard

This is the painting of a building on campus. Marx Library 4th Floor

City Scape

This is a colorful city landscape. Marx Library 4th Floor

Got Justice

This is a painting of a person who has names in her hair. The title on the persons shirt is Got Justice? The names in her hair are: Michael Brown, Emmet Till, Alton Sterling, Walter L. Scon, Philando Castile, Terence Crutcher, Samuel...

Bridged By Books

This is a painting of a person sitting on a stack of books. Marx Library 4th Floor

Grand Orchestra

This is an abstract painting of an orchestra. Marx Library 4th Floor

Japan (Geishas)

This is a Japanese painting of three ladies sitting under a tree. Marx Library 4th Floor

"Morning Social"

This is a painting of five people sitting in a café. They are all dressed colorfully. There is a grove of trees in the background. Marx Library 4th Floor Gift of Dr. John H. Strange

Notre Dame de Paris

This is a watercolor painting of the Notre Dam de Paris. Marx Library 340 H Gift of Dr. Wood

Seahorse

This is created by a glass arts student. It is of a seahorse and a well dressed lady beside the ocean. Marx Library 1st Floor

Roses and Woman

This was made by a student in the glass arts program. It is of a woman with red roses in her black hair. Marx Library 1st Floor

Crane

This is a print of a crane. Marx Library 3rd floor

Sahara

This is an abstract painting. It is a mixture of red toned colors surrounded by black. Marx Library Admin Gift of Artists Room 159

Marx Library

This is a photograph of the Marx Library. Marx Library 1st Floor

New Orleans MCMLXXXIV

this is a poster from the Louisiana World Exposition. Marx Library 4th floor Gift of Dr. Wood

Zither

This is a painting of a person playing a Zither. Marx Library outside 340 F Gift of Dr. John H. Strange

Water Fowl

This is a painting of two ducks in a pond. Marx Library 340 F

Black-Bellied Darter

This is a print of two Darters (snakebirds) sitting on a submerged tree in a river or lake. Marx Library, 3rd floor

Violet Landscape

This is a painting of a hilly landscape using bright green and violet colors. Marx Library Admin Gift

Number Five

Created by a student in the glass arts program, it is a series of the number 5 on clear and black glass. Marx Library 1st Floor

Red Fish

This was created by a student in the glass arts program. It is of two red fish, one larger than the other. Marx Library 1st Floor

Pinkasso

This is a animation cell from Pink Panther. Marx Library 4th floor Gift of Dr.John H. Strange

Literary Map of Alabama

This is a Literary Map of Alabama. It contains Alabama books and the locations they came from marked on the map. 25"x3'1" Marx Library 2nd Floor Side of the Elevator

Landscape

This is a painting of a landscape with trees and a river or lake. It is made of dark tones. Marx Library 340 F

La Clede (Darling Keep Out of the Night)

This is a painting of a Mardi Gras parade based on a photograph. Marx Library 4th Floor 20" x 16"

"Les Quals"

This is a painting of a trail along the side of a river or canal. Andre Bardet Marx Library 340 G Gift of Dr. Wood

Dr. Albert Schweitzer: His Life & Works

This is the Saturday Review cover featuring Albert Schweitzer. 15"x18" Marx Library 340 D

Fairhope Casino

This is a painting of the Fairhope Pier. It is based off an older photograph when there was a casino located on the pier. Marx Library 4th Floor

Cabbage

This piece is of a plant, a cabbage, growing in a garden. Marx Library 4th Floor

Hippocampus

This is piece is the image of mermaid horse in Greek mythology. Marx Library 1st Floor

Golden Snitch

This was made by a student in the glass arts program. It is based on the Quidditch game in the Harry Potter book series. Marx Library 1st Floor

Jozef 1 "purple dancer"

This piece contains black abstract shapes with a purple border. Mark Library 3rd/4th Floor

Geo Staircase

This is a painting of geometric shapes arranged in a staircase. Marx Library SR 240 D

Heron

This is a photograph of a heron standing on the post of a pier. Marx Library Admin Room 159

Dr. Albert Schweitzer

It is a bronze relief sculpture of Dr. Albert Schweitzer. He appears to be in a tropical climate with palm trees in the background. 19"x29" Marx Library 340 D

Dr. Albert Schweitzer at 90

It is a black and white sketch of Dr. Albert Schweitzer. It also contains a letter. 15"x18" Marx Library 340 D

Fort Morgan

This is a black and white photo of the tunnel inside Fort Morgan. 20"x24" Marx Library 4th Floor

Cross

The photograph is black and white. It is a Cross in a small alcove. Marx Library 4th Floor 20"x24"

Flute Player

Chalk drawing of a person playing the violin in an outside garden. He is surrounded by trees and plants. Marx Library 4th Floor

Chevron Cup

It was create by a USA student in the glass arts class. It is a cup composed of red circles and has a black and white chevron in the background. Marx Library 1st Floor

Church

The painting is of a white church in a green field on the edge of a tropical beach. There is a small building and trees located towards the front of the painting. 4'x5' Marx Library Stairwell of 2nd and 3rd Floor

Ink 1 "Parlor"

This is an ink sketch of a 20th century house parlor. Marx Library SR 240 C

Ink 2 "Dining Room"

This is an ink sketch of a 20th century dining room. Marx Library SR 240 C

Ink 3 "Writing Desk"

This is an ink drawing of a 20th century bedroom with writing desk. Marx Library SR 240 C

Ink 4 "Outside Corner"

This is a ink sketch of a 20th century home. Includes sketch of a horse and buggy in the front. Marx Library SR 240 A

Ink 5 "Drive Way"

This is an ink sketch of a driveway leading to a home. Marx Library SR 240 A

Ink 6 "Kitchen Corner"

This is an ink sketch of a 20th century kitchen. Marx Library SR 240 A

Ink 7 "Kitchen"

This is an ink sketch of a 20th century kitchen. Marx Library SR 2nd Floor

Ink 9 "Staircase"

This is an ink sketch of a 20th century staircase. Marx Library SR 240 B

Ink 10 "Portrait"

This piece is an ink drawing of a man with glasses. Marx Library SR 240 B

Geo 1

This piece contains numerous geometric shapes on a field of white. Colors include pink, green, purple and orange. Marx Library SR 240 D

Geo 2

This piece is composed of geographic shapes that are a mixture of the colors green, pink, and purple. Marx Library SR 240 D

Federal Depository Libraries in Alabama

This is a printed map of the state of Alabama. On this map are marked the locations of the Federal Depository Libraries in the state. Marx Library 2nd Floor

Copy of Self Portrait of Rembrandt

This painting is a copy of one of Rembrandt's self portraits. He appears young or middle-aged in the painting. It is a very dark painting composed of blacks and browns. Marx Library 1st/2nd Floor

Dancing Can-Can Girl

This is a large three dimensional piece composed of recycled material. Marx Library 1st Floor Gift

Figures Red and Black

This is a glass piece created by a USA glass arts student. It contains a clear background and an abstract of people. Colors include brown and black. Marx Library 1st Floor

Big Foot

The painting is of a group of artist painting outside under trees. Marx Library Stairwell between 2nd and 3rd Floor

Banister

It is a painting of a wrought-iron porch banister. It also contains a plant on the porch and the trees outside the porch. Marx Library 340 F

Blue Squares

It is a long, narrow painting composed of squares. The colors of the squares are composed of various shades of blue. Marx Library Room 440

Black Leaves

It is a glass plate created by a student at USA. It contains black leaves surrounded by colors of white and yellow. Marx Library 1st Floor

"All right, then, i'll go to hell"

It is composed of text titled, "All right, then, I'll go to hell!" It also contains a sketch from a book by Mark Twain. It is of two people on a river raft. Marx Library Room 340 C

Autumn Landscape

The painting is of a partially wooded landscape scene. It is composed of autumn colors: yellows, oranges and muted greens. Marx Library 4th Floor Gift

Portrait of Mark Twain

This is a sketch of Mark Twain. 25"x32" Patti Treadaway Walls Marx Library 340C

Jozef 2 "monochrome dancer"

This painting is composed of abstract shapes of people. Colors include black and white with shades of gray. Mark Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 3 "sun, eye, gray"

This painting is composed of circles and lines. Colors include yellow, black and white. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 4 "purple, gray, black, horizontal"

This is an abstract piece containing black, white and blue colors on a grey background. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 5 "black, white, gray, vertical round"

This piece is abstract and composed with black and white lines and swirls. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 6 "purple vertical line"

This piece is an abstract composed of black and gray colors with a purple swirl in the center. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 7 "primarys and gray"

This piece is an abstract containing round shapes and lines. Colors include red, yellow, tan and white. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 8 "horizontal red, black, gray and white"

This piece is abstract and contains various shapes. Colors include black, red and tan. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 9 "vertical vanishing point"

This piece is an abstract. It contains a mixture of lines and angles. Colors are black, grey and white. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Jozef 10 "vertical cross hatch"

This is an abstract print composed of black and red shapes. Marx Library 3rd/4th Floor

Indigo Chapeau

This is a painting of a woman sitting on the porch. It contains bright, bold colors of blue, orange and green. Marx Library 4th floor Gift of Dr. Wood

"Lakeside Trail"

This is a painting of a nature trail. Two people are walking down the trail. It is a very brightly colored painting. Marx Library 340 G Gift of Dr. Wood

Rock Beach

This is a photograph of a rocky beach and lake. Marx Library 340 A Gift 2008

Planets and Face

This piece was created by a glass arts student. It is of a person staring out at a planet scape. Marx Library 1st Floor

Floral Arrangement

This is a painting of red flowers in a blue vase. Marx Library 4th floor Gift of Dr. Richard Wood

Mark Twain Selected Short Stories Exert

This 224 page book contains little known but highly characteristic short stories by Marx Twain. It & other paperbacks in the series were published by Editions for the Armed Services, Inc., a non-profit organization for exclusive...

Audubon Lagoon Dauphin Island, AL.

The image is of Audubon Lagoon at Dauphin Island, AL. It is the reflection of trees in the lagoon. Marx Library Admin Gift

Abstract Shapes

This piece is made by a student in the glass arts class. It contains abstract shapes that are green, red and blue. Marx Library 1st Floor

Ink 8 "Bedroom"

Ink 8 "Bedroom" Ink Sketch Marx Library SR 240 B

Bright Flowers

Marx Library 1st Floor

Abe Partridge Poster

It is a promotional poster for a concert held in the Mary Library in 2019. The artist, Abe Partridge, is holding his guitar. His symbol, Planet Alabama, is in the top right corner. The Planet Alabama is a Saturn-like drawing with an...

Dawn to Dusk

The painting is composed of stacked squares with one circle in the mix. The colors are mostly warm tones with some parts blue and purple. Marx Library 1st/2nd Floor Gift

Ice Caps

This is a black and white photograph of ice caps and water. Marx Library 340 A Gift

Boat Hull

It is a bland and white photograph of a boat deuterating in a lake. A field of trees is behind the boat and a cloudy sky. Marx Library 4th Floor Gift

Galway, Ireland, May 2002

This is a black and white photo taken in Galway, Ireland. It is of a stone structure in the middle of a large field. Marx Library 4th Floor Study Room Gift

Dr. Albert Schweitzer Time Magazine Cover

It is a framed copy of an issue of Time magazine. The cover image is of Albert Schweitzer. 15"x18" Marx Library 340 D

Celebrating A Great Life

This is a dedication to Mark Twain titled, "Celebrating a Great Life, 100 Years after the Death of Mark Twain, April 21, 1910." It as written by Ross Sloan. Ross Sloan Marx Library 340 C 1910

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