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Summary:
Drawings and sketches by Seager and others; an etching; and a photograph of Seager.
Citation:
Edward Seager sketches and photograph, 1832-1871. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reel 2939 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Biography Note:
Edward Seager (1809-1886) was a draftsman and educator from Boston, Mass. and Annapolis, Md. Was the first drawing instructor at the United States Naval Academy.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Donated 1982 by Hirschl and Adler Galleries, Inc.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Art, Modern -- 19th century -- History -- drawings Search this