Art and Other Treasures

Several Library locations showcase artwork that has been loaned, donated or collected over the years. Many of these pieces can be viewed in public areas. The entire collection of art and other treasures is currently being inventoried, cataloged, and posted on this site.

For more info please email us at art@kclibrary.org

Image Title Artist Object Typesort descending
Portrait of Unknown Man in Light Suit Portrait of Unknown Man in Light Suit Orval Hixon
Russian Map of Kansas City
Portrait of Figure Study with Vase Portrait of Figure Study with Vase Orval Hixon
Union Station Architectural Drawing Union Station Architectural Drawing
Damage and Debris After the Flood
Portrait of the Flying Alcova Portrait of the Flying Alcova Orval Hixon
1946 City Plan Commission Map of Downtown Area
1946 City Plan Commission Map of Residential Areas
1946 City Plan Commission Map of Future Land Use and Population Density
1946 City Plan Commission Map of Business and Industry
1946 City Plan Commission Map of Public Schools
The Manchurian Swallowtail The Manchurian Swallowtail William (Bill) Howe Acrylic Painting
Victorian Display Case Victorian Display Case Johnstone Jeanes & Co. Furniture
Victorian Centennial Clock Victorian Centennial Clock George A Jones Furniture
Ralph Lauren Mini Writer's Club Chair back Ralph Lauren Mini Writer's Club Chair Ralph Lauren Furniture
Victorian Cabinet Victorian Cabinet Unknown Furniture
James M Greenwood Memorial Chair James M. Greenwood Memorial Chair Unknown Furniture
Four Lions Bookcase (II) Four Lions Bookcase (ii) Unknown Furniture
Baroque Sideboard Baroque Sideboard Unknown Furniture
Four Lions Bookcase (III) Four Lions Bookcase (iii) Unknown Furniture

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