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Creator:
Newman, Arnold, 1918-2006  Search this
Extent:
0.6 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1940-1961
Summary:
The collection of photographs of artists by Arnold Newman measures 0.6 linear feet and dates from 1940 to 1961. The collection consists of photographs of various artists taken by Newman. Some of the represented artists include: Gertrude Abercrombie, Julius Bloch, Willem De Kooning, David Hare, Joseph Kaplan, Ibram Lassaw, and Joseph Stella. Folders consist of a large version photograph and both a duplicate small version and transparency of the photograph.
Scope and Contents:
The collection of photographs of artists by Arnold Newman measures 0.6 linear feet and dates from 1940 to 1961. The collection consists of photographs of various artists taken by Newman. Some of the represented artists include: Gertrude Abercrombie, Julius Bloch, Willem De Kooning, David Hare, Joseph Kaplan, Ibram Lassaw, and Joseph Stella. Folders consist of a large version photograph and both a duplicate small version and transparency of the photograph.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into one series. Series 1: Arnold Newman Photographs of Artists, 1940-1960 (0.6 linear feet; Boxes 1-2)
Biographical / Historical:
Arnold Newman (1918-2006) was a photographer based primarily in New York. Arnold Newman was born March 3, 1918 in New York City. He was raised and attended schools in Atlantic City, N.J. and Miami Beach, FL. He studied art under a scholarship at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL from 1936 to 1938. He died in New York City on June 6, 2006. Generally acknowledged as the pioneer of the environmental portrait, he is also known for his still life and abstract photography, and he is considered as one of the most influential photographers of the 20th Century.
Provenance:
Donated 1961 by Arnold Newman.
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.
Rights:
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Occupation:
Photographers -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Citation:
Arnold Newman Photographs of Artists, 1940-1961. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.newmarno
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Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw930912b50-2f29-4351-9474-73e31d045967
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-newmarno