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Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White

Creator:
White, Nelson C.  Search this
Lucioni, Luigi, 1900-1988  Search this
Names:
National Academy of Design (U.S.)  Search this
Extent:
0.02 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1922-1927
Summary:
The three letters from artist Luigi Lucioni to art historian Nelson C. White measure 0.02 linear feet and are dated June 5, 1922, June 27, 1923, and December 11, 1927. In these letters, which reflect the friendship between Lucioni and White, Lucioni writes about various topics the two correspondents had discussed in person, including the National Academy of Design, his studio and work, and novels and plays that interest him.
Scope and Contents:
The three letters from artist Luigi Lucioni to art historian Nelson C. White measure 0.02 linear feet and are dated June 5, 1922, June 27, 1923, and December 11, 1927. In these letters, which reflect the friendship between Lucioni and White, Lucioni writes about various topics the two correspondents had discussed in person, including the National Academy of Design, his studio and work, and novels and plays that interest him.
Arrangement:
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

Series 1:Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White, 1922-1927 (Folder 1; 3 Items)
Biographical / Historical:
Connecticut painter, art historian, and collector, Nelson C. White (1900-1989), was born in Waterford, Connecticut. Son of artist Henry C. White, Nelson was a friend of the artist Luigi Lucioni (1900-1988), a realist painter best known for his landscapes of Vermont and portraits of opera singers.
Provenance:
The Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White,1922-1927, were donated in 2017 by George Cooke White, Nelson C. White's son.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
Occupation:
Art historians -- Connecticut  Search this
Topic:
Artists' studios  Search this
Italian American artists  Search this
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York  Search this
Citation:
Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White, 1922-1927. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.whitnelso
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Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw93f5bd8ec-d43c-40cb-8081-97003699ee26
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-whitnelso

Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White

Collection Creator:
White, Nelson C.  Search this
Lucioni, Luigi, 1900-1988  Search this
Container:
Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1922-1927
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
Collection Citation:
Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White, 1922-1927. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White
Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White / Luigi Lucioni Letters to Nelson C. White
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw97384e5e2-4a83-4047-b799-807aecad4d32
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-whitnelso-ref2

Luigi Lucioni Letters to Nelson C. White

Collection Creator:
White, Nelson C.  Search this
Lucioni, Luigi, 1900-1988  Search this
Extent:
3 Items (Folder 1)
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1922-1927
Scope and Contents:
In the first letter dated June 5, 1922, Lucioni writes to Nelson C. White while on summer vacation at Shelter Island. It appears to be the among the first letters between the two, following up on an introduction at a social event. Lucioni is eager to discuss literary recommendations White had given him, and in the following letters, Lucioni continues to discuss his impressions various plays and novels he has seen and read since their last correspondence, and how they have affected his studio practice. In his letter from 1927 Lucioni expresses regret at how infrequently they exchange letters.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
Collection Citation:
Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White, 1922-1927. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
See more items in:
Luigi Lucioni letters to Nelson C. White
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9f6ff68e2-8ea3-455a-a879-083adb03386d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-whitnelso-ref1

Abbott H. Thayer, painter and naturalist, by Nelson C. White

Author:
White, Nelson C  Search this
Subject:
Thayer, Abbott Handerson 1849-1921  Search this
Physical description:
xvi, 277 pages facsimile, plates (some color) portraits 28 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1967
[1967, ©1951]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_669442

The life and art of J. Frank Currier, by Nelson C. White

Author:
White, Nelson C  Search this
Subject:
Currier, J. Frank (Joseph Frank) 1843-1909  Search this
Physical description:
xviii p., 1 l., 80 p., 1 l. front., plates, ports. 27 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1936
Call number:
N40.1.C976 W5
N40.1.C976W5
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_23757

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