The papers of painter José Moya del Piño measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1924 to 1973. The papers provide scattered documentation of Moya del Piño's career as an artist through correspondence between Moya del Piño and friends and fellow artists, professional activity files including writings by Moya del Piño and photographs of him and his artwork, and sketches and four sketchbooks.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of painter José Moya del Piño measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1924 to 1973. The papers provide scattered documentation of Moya del Piño's career as an artist through correspondence between Moya del Piño and friends and fellow artists, professional activity files including writings by Moya del Piño and photographs of him and his artwork, and sketches and sketchbooks.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into three series.
Series 1: Correspondence, 1924-1973 (0.1 linear feet; Box 1)
Series 2: Professional Activity Files, 1924-1969 (0.2 linear feet; Boxes 1-2)
Series 3: Artwork, circa 1934-1947 (0.3 linear feet; Boxes 1-2, OV 3)
Biographical / Historical:
José Moya del Piño (1891–1969) was a Spanish-born American painter, muralist and educator. He associated with the Post-impressionists of Spain and the Depression-era muralists in the San Francisco Bay Area. He taught classes at the San Francisco Art Students League, San Francisco Art Institute, and the College of Marin.
Related Materials:
Also found in the Archives of American Art is an oral history interview with José Moya del Piño conducted by Mary McChesney, September 10, 1964.
Provenance:
Donated 1977-1982 by Tina (Clementina Moya) Kun, daughter of José Moya del Piño.
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.
Rights:
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