Creator:

Stehle, Raymond L.  Search this

Names:

Leutze, Emanuel, 1816-1868  Search this

Extent:

2 Items ((microfilmed on 1 reel))

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Date:

1910

Scope and Contents:

Handwritten notes by Leutze describing his 1861 mural in the United States Capitol Building Westward the Course of Empire Takes its Way (also known as Westward Ho!), 9 p.; and a 3 p. typescript, "Aus Berliner Kunstausstellungen," by Rudolf Klein, regarding portraits by Leutze, ca. 1910.

Biographical / Historical:

Raymond L. Stehle is the author of The life and works of Emanuel Leutze, published in six editions between 1972 and 1976. Leutze was a historical painter, best known for his painting Washington Crossing the Delaware.

Provenance:

Donated by Dr. Raymond L. Stehle.

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  Search this

Topic:

Painting, American  Search this

Identifier:

AAA.stehraym

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9ecea6622-da3f-4a35-98a0-1fdd8c9c94f4

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-aaa-stehraym