The papers of New York-based landscape painter Samuel Colman measure 0.01 linear feet and date from 1855 to 1901. The collection consists of 15 letters to his sister Mela, his brother-in-law Emerson Howard, and other family, dated 1855-1861; also one undated letter and one written in 1901 to Kate; and an undated letter of a descendant. Colman also writes of painter George H. Boughton, with whom he shared a studio and rooms. In addition there are 16 drawings and sketches, probably the work of several persons, and "The Death Song of a Cherokee Indian," written by William Colman in 1809.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of New York-based landscape painter Samuel Colman measure 0.01 linear feet and date from 1855 to 1901. The collection consists of 15 letters to his sister Mela, his brother-in-law Emerson Howard, and other family, dated 1855-1861; also one undated letter and one written in 1901 to Kate; and an undated letter of a descendant. In Colman's letters from France, he writes of life there, and expresses sentiments for the family. Colman also writes of painter George H. Boughton, with whom he shared a studio and rooms. In addition there are 16 drawings and sketches, probably the work of several persons, and "The Death Song of a Cherokee Indian," written by William Colman in 1809.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection, the papers are arranged as one series.
Series 1: Samuel Colman Papers, 1855-1901 (Folder 1; 34 Items)
Biographical / Historical:
Samuel Colman (1832-1920) was a painter of landscape and genre subjects, etcher and watercolorist who was primarily based in New York City. He was born in Portland, Maine and studied in New York with Asher B. Durand, and abroad. Last name is alternatively spelled Coleman.
Provenance:
The Samuel Colman papers were donated to the Archives of American Art by Mrs. David Prince, Colman's grandniece, in 1973.
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. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Rights:
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Occupation:
Landscape painters -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Watercolorists -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Genre/Form:
Drawings
Citation:
Samuel Colman papers, 1855-1901. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
