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Louis M. Eilshemius holograph manuscript and drawing, [ca. 1930s]

Catalog Data

Creator:
Eilshemius, Louis M. (Louis Michel), 1864-1941  Search this
Subject:
Williams, Robert N.  Search this
Place of publication, production, or execution:
United States
Physical Description:
0.3 Linear feet, 2 items
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Summary:
Two-page holograph manuscript, signed by Eilshemius, (n.d., ca. 1930s) describing the inspiration for his paintings in addition to his life in Europe in the 1880s. Also included is a drawing by Eilshemius of an embellished picture frame.
Citation:
Louis M. Eilshemius holograph manuscript and drawing, [ca. 1930s]. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biography Note:
Painter, draftsman, writer, composer; New York, New York. Born 1864. Died 1941.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated 2002 by Robert N. Williams, who received the mss. and drawing from a friend.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Theme:
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)6005
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)230129
AAA_collcode_eilsloui2
Theme:
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_230129