Pennsylvania academy of the fine arts

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Art school; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From the description of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts exhibition catalog, 1921 and 1923. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553237

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is an art academy and museum, founded in 1805 in Philadelphia, Pa. Exhibitions and classes began in 1811. Notable academy instructors and students have included Thomas Eakins, Cecilia Beaux, William Merritt Chase, Violet Oakley, Henry O. Tanner, Rembrandt Peale, and Thomas Sully. An art school was held in Chester Springs, Pa., from 1917 to 1952.

From the description of Records of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts [microform], 1805-1955. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 463297215

Art academy and museum; Philadelphia, Pa.

Founded in 1805. Exhibitions and classes began 1811. Annual competitions ceased in 1969. Academy instructors and students include Thomas Eakins, Cecilia Beaux, William Merritt Chase, Violet Oakley, Henry O. Tanner, Rembrandt Peale, and Thomas Sully. An art school was established in Chester Springs, Pa. from 1917 to 1952.

From the description of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts records, 1805-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122456061

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