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1886 American Prison Art by an Italian-American Circus Performer Incarcerated for Murder,...

[1886 American Prison Art by an Italian-American Circus Performer Incarcerated for Murder, possibly a painting of a Cuban Slave Plantation].

Italian-American Achille Onofri, was an acrobat and contortionist who had met trapeze artist Millie Cook in Havana, married her, and then moved to Philadelphia with..... Read More about 1886 American Prison Art by an Italian-American Circus Performer Incarcerated for Murder,...

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Byrdcliffe Art Colony Archive, c. Late 19th–Early 20th Century]. Byrdcliffe

[Byrdcliffe Art Colony Archive, c. Late 19th–Early 20th Century].

The Arts and Crafts utopian art community Byrdcliffe was founded in 1902 near Woodstock, New York. The principal founders were Ralph Radcliffe Whitehead and his..... Read More about Byrdcliffe Art Colony Archive, c. Late 19th–Early 20th Century

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1855 Autograph Letter Signed by Rev. Charles Bridges (1794–1869), transmitting etching by Mary...

1855 Autograph Letter Signed by Rev. Charles Bridges (1794–1869), transmitting etching by Mary Dawson Turner, daughter-in-law, of artist James Turner.

Charles Bridges (1794–1869), theologian and prolific religious author. Here writing to George Richard Corner (1801–1863), antiquary; notifying Corner that Bridges is sending an etching, a...... Read More about 1855 Autograph Letter Signed by Rev. Charles Bridges (1794–1869), transmitting etching by Mary...

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Henry Ossawa Tanner. Dewey F. Mosby

Henry Ossawa Tanner.

Profusely illustrated, an important exhibition catalog on Henry Ossawa Tanner, the first black American artist to attain international distinction. Born in Pennsylvania, Tanner is known..... Read More about Henry Ossawa Tanner

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C.1930–1945 Archive of 35 Typed Manuscripts for Novels and Short Stories by Donald M....

[C.1930–1945 Archive of 35 Typed Manuscripts for Novels and Short Stories by Donald M. Kirkpatrick, Noted Bermuda Artist, and his Wife, Artist Renée D. Kirkpatrick].

Archive of completed and working copy manuscripts of 13 novels and 7 short stories by American architect and artist, Donald Morris Kirkpatrick (1887–1966). Whereas Kirkpatrick..... Read More about C.1930–1945 Archive of 35 Typed Manuscripts for Novels and Short Stories by Donald M....

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Two Stencils with Two Signed Drawings by Edna M. Walker, Byrdcliffe Colony Artisan, with Sixteen...

[Two Stencils with Two Signed Drawings by Edna M. Walker, Byrdcliffe Colony Artisan, with Sixteen Additional Stencils.]

The collection: • 2 drawings signed “E. M. W., 1905” and “Edna M. Walker, ‘05”. 14¼ x 10¼ inches, and 14¾ x 12¼ inches. Graphite..... Read More about Two Stencils with Two Signed Drawings by Edna M. Walker, Byrdcliffe Colony Artisan, with Sixteen...

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1888 Autograph Letter Signed by Francis Job Short, English Engraver. Frank Short,...

1888 Autograph Letter Signed by Francis Job Short, English Engraver.

Friendly letter, over two full pages from Francis Job Short, about etchings thanking the recipient (a “Mr. White”) for the gift of a book and..... Read More about 1888 Autograph Letter Signed by Francis Job Short, English Engraver

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Wyeth People. [Signed by Andrew Wyeth to His Sister Ann Wyeth]. Gene Logsdon, Andrew Wyeth

Wyeth People. [Signed by Andrew Wyeth to His Sister Ann Wyeth]

Inscribed and signed on the half-title page by the book’s subject, renowned Pennsylvania artist Andrew Wyeth: “Ann dear, I think this book is the best..... Read More about Wyeth People. [Signed by Andrew Wyeth to His Sister Ann Wyeth

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Albrecht Dürer, Der deutsche Grossmeister der Kunst. H. A. Rattermann, 1832–1923,...

Albrecht Dürer, Der deutsche Grossmeister der Kunst.

Attractive copy of a scarce art pamphlet, a late 19th century German-American imprint from Cincinnati Ohio. This particular example is inscribed by the author; it..... Read More about Albrecht Dürer, Der deutsche Grossmeister der Kunst

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Horace Pippin. The Artist and His Work. West Chester School District Henderson High School

Horace Pippin. The Artist and His Work.

A profile by a high school student body of the African-American artist Horace Pippin, local to the students school district in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The..... Read More about Horace Pippin. The Artist and His Work

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1810 Autograph Letter Signed by Hugh William Williams (1773–1829), Landscape Painter. Hugh...

1810 Autograph Letter Signed by Hugh William Williams (1773–1829), Landscape Painter.

Autograph letter signed from British landscape painter Hugh William Williams (1773–1829) concerning an unspecified proposed publication to be sold by subscription. Williams here writes to..... Read More about 1810 Autograph Letter Signed by Hugh William Williams (1773–1829), Landscape Painter

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Two Autograph Letters Signed by Isabel Bishop, American Painter and Graphic Artist, Critical of...

[Two Autograph Letters Signed by Isabel Bishop, American Painter and Graphic Artist, Critical of Artist Andrew Wyeth, discussing Her Printmaking Technique, and the Acquisition of One of Her Prints by the Metropolitan Museum of Art].

Two interesting Autograph Letters Signed by Isabel Bishop (1902–1988), American painter and graphic artist, discussing her aquatint printing process and agreeing with New York Times..... Read More about Two Autograph Letters Signed by Isabel Bishop, American Painter and Graphic Artist, Critical of...

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1928–1987, Woodstock, New York and WPA Artist James B. Turnbull Archive of Retained Outgoing...

[1928–1987, Woodstock, New York and WPA Artist James B. Turnbull Archive of Retained Outgoing Letters, written by Him and His Wife, Peter Keep Turnbull].

Extensive archive of narrative letters and papers of American social realist painter, WPA muralist, and sculptor, James Baare Turnbull (1909–1976) and his wife, artist Peter..... Read More about 1928–1987, Woodstock, New York and WPA Artist James B. Turnbull Archive of Retained Outgoing...

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1825 Autograph Letter Signed from James Stark, English Landscape Painter to George Cooke,...

1825 Autograph Letter Signed from James Stark, English Landscape Painter to George Cooke, Engraver.

An interesting letter from 1825 written by James Stark (1794–1859), a Norwich-born British painter, the son of a Scottish dyer; here beginning his career ascent..... Read More about 1825 Autograph Letter Signed from James Stark, English Landscape Painter to George Cooke, Engraver

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1842 Autograph Letter Signed by Engraver John Scott concerning Paintings by Sir William Charles...

1842 Autograph Letter Signed by Engraver John Scott concerning Paintings by Sir William Charles Ross and John Richard Coke Smyth.

Letter transmitting “Ross’ miniature [painting] of the Duchess of Buccleuch” in lieu of “the Drawing of Miss Liddell” and requesting that the likeness be copied..... Read More about 1842 Autograph Letter Signed by Engraver John Scott concerning Paintings by Sir William Charles...

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1799 ALS to American Historical Painter and Portraitist Ralph Earle seeking His Tuition of Young...

[1799 ALS to American Historical Painter and Portraitist Ralph Earle seeking His Tuition of Young Artist, William Southgate].

1799 letter of introduction addressed to American historical painter and portraitist Ralph Earle (1751–1801) seeking his trial tuition of a young artist “…long enough to..... Read More about 1799 ALS to American Historical Painter and Portraitist Ralph Earle seeking His Tuition of Young...

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I Tell My Heart, The Art of Horace Pippin. Judith E. Stein

I Tell My Heart, The Art of Horace Pippin.

Monograph on self-taught African American artist Horace Pippin (1888–1946), illustrated with numerous color plates. Includes a chronology of the artist, an exhibition history of his..... Read More about I Tell My Heart, The Art of Horace Pippin

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Henry Ossawa Tanner, American Artist. Marcia M. Mathews

Henry Ossawa Tanner, American Artist.

First edition of this first biographical study of Henry Ossawa Tanner, the first black American artist to attain international distinction. Born in Pennsylvania, Tanner is..... Read More about Henry Ossawa Tanner, American Artist

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The Avenue of the Allies and Victory [Zelia Hoffman; her copy]. Alfred Noyes, Childe Hassam,...

The Avenue of the Allies and Victory [Zelia Hoffman; her copy].

World War I poems by English poet Alfred Noyes, finely printed and bound, published by the Book Committee of the Art War Relief in New..... Read More about The Avenue of the Allies and Victory [Zelia Hoffman; her copy

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Incoming Correspondence to Frederick William Fairholt (1813–1866), English Artist and Wood...

Incoming Correspondence to Frederick William Fairholt (1813–1866), English Artist and Wood Engraver.

Three autograph letters signed sent to 19th century English artist, antiquary, and wood engraver Frederich William Fairholt. Each letter refers specifically to Fairholt’s work as..... Read More about Incoming Correspondence to Frederick William Fairholt (1813–1866), English Artist and Wood...

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1853 Two Autograph Letters Signed by Richard Rothwell, Anglo-Irish Portrait and Genre Painter....

1853 Two Autograph Letters Signed by Richard Rothwell, Anglo-Irish Portrait and Genre Painter.

Two letters by Richard Rothwell concerning the exhibition of his paintings in Dublin and Brussels. Richard Rothwell (1800–1868) was an Anglo-Irish portrait and genre painter..... Read More about 1853 Two Autograph Letters Signed by Richard Rothwell, Anglo-Irish Portrait and Genre Painter

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Brief Autograph Note Signed from Sir Robert Ker Porter (1777–1842), Painter, Writer, Diplomat....

Brief Autograph Note Signed from Sir Robert Ker Porter (1777–1842), Painter, Writer, Diplomat.

Autograph note signed in the third person by Sir Robert Ker Porter (1777–1842) to a Dr. Smith, summoning him to attend upon an ill servant..... Read More about Brief Autograph Note Signed from Sir Robert Ker Porter (1777–1842), Painter, Writer, Diplomat

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Women Entrepreneurs, Edith L. Snyder:] Demonstration Here. April. 13–14. With E. L. Snyder’s...

[Women Entrepreneurs, Edith L. Snyder:] Demonstration Here. April. 13–14. With E. L. Snyder’s Oil Water Colors and Stencils Anyone Can Be an Artist. Call Within [caption title on painted cloth banner].

Colorful American advertising display banner announcing a public demonstration of E. L. Snyder’s oil watercolors and stencils. Edith L. Snyder of Johnstown, Pennsylvania held the..... Read More about Women Entrepreneurs, Edith L. Snyder:] Demonstration Here. April. 13–14. With E. L. Snyder’s...

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Transformers. TO, Thornton Oakley

Transformers.

On a large sheet of paper, a small drawing focuses the eye and draws in the viewer. Sketched in charcoal, and with added highlights in..... Read More about Transformers

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The Negro Poets by Truda Weil. Thursday Afternoon ... 1932 ... The Literature Division of the...

The Negro Poets by Truda Weil. Thursday Afternoon ... 1932 ... The Literature Division of the Woman’s Club.

Advertising card for a public reading of African American poetry, given by Truda T. Weil at the Woman’s Club of Reading, Pennsylvania. The program consisted..... Read More about The Negro Poets by Truda Weil. Thursday Afternoon ... 1932 ... The Literature Division of the...

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