The papers of portrait painter Amaylia Castaldo measure 0.3 linear feet and date from circa 1930 to 1970. Found are a resume and 54 photographs of portraits painted between 1931 and 1970 by Castaldo. Many are labeled and depict children. Of note is a clipping of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. posting with their daughter's portrait painted by Castaldo.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of portrait painter Amaylia Castaldo measure 0.3 linear feet and date from circa 1930 to 1970. Found are a resume and 54 photographs of portraits painted between 1931 and 1970 by Castaldo. Many are labeled and depict children. Of note is a clipping of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. posting with their daughter's portrait painted by Castaldo.
Biographical / Historical:
Amaylia Castaldo (1906-1987) was a portrait painter active in New York City and Chicago, Illinois. Castaldo studied at the Art Students League, the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere, and privately with Leon Kroll. She was married to painter Paul Trebilcock.
Related Materials:
The Archives of American Art also holds the Paul Trebilcock papers, 1899-1983.
Provenance:
Amaylia Castaldo Trebilcock donated her papers to the Archives of American Art in 1982.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
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Occupation:
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