Henry, Edward Lamson, 1841-1919

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Painter; Ellenville, New York. E.L. Henry was an American genre artist, specializing in transportation subjects. His career is documented in the book, THE LIFE AND WORK OF EDWARD LAMSON HENRY by Elizabeth McCausland, 1945.

From the description of Edward Lamson Henry letter to G.H. Buck, 1902. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122920

From the description of Edward Lamson Henry letters and envelope, 1869-1872 and [undated]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122355078

From the description of Edward Lamson Henry sketches, 1888. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122333452

Henry was a painter of American historical themes. His particular themes concentrated on transporation especially early railroads. In 1859 Henry married Francis Livingston Wells of Johnstown, N.Y., where he is buried. In 1869 Henry was elected a National Academician in the National Academy of Design.

From the description of Papers, 1859-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122611264

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referencedIn Elizabeth McCausland papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Henry, Edward Lamson, 1841-1919. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Cragsmoor subject collection, 1912-1983. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf James D. Gill letters from artists Archives of American Art
creatorOf Henry, Edward Lamson, 1841-1919. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
creatorOf Edward Lamson Henry letter to G.H. Buck Archives of American Art
referencedIn John Davis Hatch papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Henry, Edward Lamson, N.A., 1841-1919. Papers, 1859-1941. American Periodical Series I
creatorOf John Davis Hatch papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Edward Lamson Henry letters and envelope Archives of American Art
referencedIn Beer, S. [Worthington Whittredge's Tenth St. studio] / [graphic] photographed by S. Beer. Archives of American Art
referencedIn Henry, E.L., 1841-1919 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
referencedIn Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh papers, 1871-1934 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Albert Duveen art reference files Archives of American Art
creatorOf Edward Lamson Henry sketches Archives of American Art
creatorOf Henry, Edward Lamson, 1841-1919. Edward L. Henry letter to unidentified recipient, 1875. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf Charles C. Adams papers Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Adams, Charles C. (Charles Christopher), 1873-1955. person
associatedWith Beer, S. person
associatedWith Cragsmoor Free Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 person
associatedWith Duveen, Albert. person
associatedWith Gill, James Dwyer, 1849-1937. person
associatedWith Hatch, John Davis. person
correspondedWith Henry, Edward L. person
associatedWith McCausland, Elizabeth, 1899-1965. person
associatedWith Wells, Francis Livingston. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Ulster County (N.Y.)
New York (State)
Johnstown (N.Y.)
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Birth 1841-01-12

Death 1919-05-09

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