The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Summary:
Letters and documents relating to American Art from the 17th to the 20th centuries; a sketchbook of William Merritt Chase; and autographed notes and sketches of Robert Fulton and Thomas Nast. Artists and individuals represented in the collection include: Antonio Canova, John Singleton Copley, Charles Dana Gibson, Winslow Homer, John La Farge, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Rembrandt Peale, Hiram Powers, John Singer Sargent, Elihu Vedder, John Sartain, and others.
Citation:
Pierpont Morgan Library records, 1682-1953. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reel N68-12 available at Archives of American Art office and through interlibrary loan.
Location of Originals:
Originals returned to the Pierpont Morgan Library after microfilming.
Loan:
Loan
Biography Note:
Private art library collection; New York City, New York. Founded in 1924 when business tycoon, J.P. Morgan opened his home and private collection to the public.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Lent for microfilming 1968 by the Pierpont Morgan Library.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Topic:
Art -- Private collections -- New York (State) -- New York Search this