Creator:

Murphy, Gerald, 1888-1964  Search this

Names:

Lowndes, Marion  Search this

Extent:

5 Items ((on partial microfilm reel))

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Date:

1948-1964

Scope and Contents:

Four letters and a postcard, 1948, 1951, 1956, 1964, from Gerald Murphy to Marion "Diddy" (Mrs. Lloyd) Lowndes and family. The letters speak of personal matters concerning Murphy as well as his wife, Sara, and their friendship with Lowndes, travels, and feelings.

Biographical / Historical:

Marion Lowndes from Palisades, N.Y. was a close friend of artist, Gerald Murphy. Murphy was a painter, born in Boston, Mass. and lived in Palisades, N.Y. He was active in Europe around 1921, and painted in an abstract style.

Provenance:

Donated 1965 by Marion Lowndes.

Restrictions:

Use of 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.

Occupation:

Painters  Search this

Topic:

Painting, Abstract  Search this

Identifier:

AAA.murpgera

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9268562b5-a2d9-47cf-8911-4bf0bc2a2d80

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-aaa-murpgera