Downing, George E. (George Elliot), 1904-1977 Search this
Extent:
2 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
19--
Scope and Contents:
Notes; catalogues; and etchings.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter and educator; Providence, R.I.. Born in Marquette, Michigan, Downing was educated at Harvard University and at the University of Chicago. A member of the College Art Association and the Providence Art Club, he taught at the University of Chicago and at Brown University. His wife, Antoinette Downing, is an architectural historian.
Provenance:
Donated 1981 by Mrs. George E. Downing, widow of George Downing.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Occupation:
Painters -- Rhode Island -- Providence Search this
