Hart, Charles Henry, 1847-1918

Charles Henry Hart was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1847, to Julia Leavey and Samuel Hart. He practiced law for a time, but then decided to devote himself to his interest in American art. He became a noted authority on portraiture, especially the works of Gilbert Stuart. Hart delighted in being able to expose fraudulent attributions. Hart was a noted author, penning a number of books and articles about art. He served as a director for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1882 until 1902. He was also the chairman of the Retrospective American Art exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. He and his committee selected representative American art from before 1876 for exhibition at the fair. Hart died in New York City in 1918.

From the description of Papers, 1885-1941, 1885-1897 and 1927-1941 (bulk dates). (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261233332

Charles Henry Hart (1847-1918) was a lawyer, art critic and art historian. He served as director of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts from 1885-1904 and was an authority on early American portraits. He chaired the Committee on Retrospective Art for the World's Columbian Exposition.

From the guide to the Charles Henry Hart papers, 1888-1893, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

American author, born in Philadelphia. Practiced law until 1894 and then turned his attention to literature and art. Director of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1882-1902) and became chairman of the Committee on Retrospective Art at the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893.

From the description of Charles Henry Hart letters to McClure's Magazine [manuscript], 1896 Mar 13 and Apr 1. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 420523257

Lawyer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; director, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1882-1902.

From the description of Letter: Phila[delphia, Pa.] to Elias Nason, Boston, Mass., [18]66 Nov. 12. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 33374016

From the description of Correspondence, 1909-1917. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 33373986

Charles Henry Hart Art (1847-1918) was a historian, lawyer, writer, and director, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1882-1904.

He published widely on the subject of eighteenth and nineteenth-century portraiture in the United States.

From the description of Charles Henry Hart papers, 1868-1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122515135

Charles Henry Hart Art (1847-1918) was a historian, lawyer, writer, and director, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1882-1904.

He published widely on the subject of eighteenth and nineteenth-century portraiture in the United States.

From the description of Miscellaneous artists' letters, receipts and exhibition announcements, 1731-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81461316

Charles Henry Hart Art (1847-1918) was a historian, lawyer, writer, and director, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1882-1904.

He published widely on the subject of eighteenth and nineteenth-century portraiture in the United States.

From the description of Charles Henry Hart autograph collection, 1731-1912. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220144464

Charles Henry Hart Art (1847-1918) was a historian, lawyer, writer, and director, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1882-1904.

He published widely on the subject of eighteenth and nineteenth-century portraiture in the United States.

From the description of Letters to Charles Henry Hart from artists, 1863-1915. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220209255

Charles Henry Hart Art (1847-1918) was a historian, lawyer, writer, and director, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1882-1904.

He published widely on the subject of eighteenth and nineteenth-century portraiture in the United States.

From the description of Charles Henry Hart letters, 1889-1893. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122571383

Charles Henry Hart (1847-1918) was a lawyer, art critic and art historian.

He served as director of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts from 1885-1904 and was an authority on early American portraits. He chaired the Committee on Retrospective Art for the World's Columbian Exposition.

From the description of Charles Henry Hart papers, 1888-1893. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122571193

Charles Henry Hart Art (1847-1918) was a historian, lawyer, writer, and director, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1882-1904.

He published widely on the subject of eighteenth and nineteenth-century portraiture in the United States.

From the description of Charles Henry Hart papers, 1774-1930, bulk 1888-1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 710018520