Woodbury, Charles H. (Charles Herbert), 1864-1940 Search this
Extent:
0.2 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Sketchbooks
Diaries
Date:
1888-1914
Summary:
The scattered papers of painter Marcia Oakes Woodbury measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1888 to 1914. The papers document Woodbury's work, travels in the Netherlands, and ideas on art. Found are biographical material, correspondence, two diaries, two sketchbooks, and writings.
Scope and Contents:
The scattered papers of painter Marcia Oakes Woodbury measure 0.2 linear feet and date from 1888 to 1914. The papers document Woodbury's work, travels in the Netherlands, and ideas on art. Found are biographical material, correspondence, two diaries, two sketchbooks, and writings.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical:
Maine painter Marcia Oakes Woodbury (1865-1913) is known for her studies of Dutch children, done during time spent in the Netherlands.
Born Susan Marcia Oakes in South Berwick, Maine, she was a student of painter Charles Woodbury at School Street studio. They two were married in June 1890, and went on their first European trip in August to continue their art studies. Much of their married life was spent abroad in Holland. A memorial exhibition of Woodbury's work was held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in April 1914.
Related Materials:
The Archives of American Art also holds the Charles H. Woodbury papers, 1866-1939.
Separated Materials:
The Archives of American Art also holds microfilm of material lent for microfilming by Ruth R. Woodbury on Reel 3681. The microfilm contains a journal, entitled "Bicycle Journey in Drenthe, September 2-27, 1895," ca. 50 pages, contains daily lengthy descriptive entries about the region, the people, paintings and drawings made on the trip, the weather, and Woodbury's feelings. It is illustrated with numerous pencil sketches and contains small photographs of the people and the countryside. A sketchbook (1891-ca. 1898), circa 25 pages, contains sketches of Dutch people done in Vollendam, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, and other locales. One page is labeled "Harwich, England, May 30, 1891." It also contains 17 loose sketches, mainly of young children. A sketchbook (1907), ca. 30 pages, made while Woodbury was in Holland contains sketches of Dutch children and notes and descriptions of buildings and clothing.
Loaned material was returned after microfilming and is not described in the collection container inventory.
Provenance:
The collection was donated by Ruth R. Woodbury, Marcia Woodbury's daughter-in-law, in 1986.
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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