J. E. Gawtherne collection on Anna Lea Merritt 1875-1879

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J. E. Gawtherne collection on Anna Lea Merritt 1875-1879

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Anna Lea Merritt was an American painter. Letters written by Anna Lea Merritt to J. E. Gawtherne of Portlaw relating to his purchase of her painting "St. Cecilia" from the Royal Academy in 1875. Also included are notes and clippings related to the painting, and a clipping reviewing two volumes written by Merritt about her late husband, English painter Henry Merritt

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311636

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Gawtherne, J. E

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Merritt, Anna Lea, 1844-1930

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Painter Anna Lea Merritt was born in Philadelphia, and showed early artistic ability. In London during a tour of Europe she met and became influenced by her future husband, Henry Merritt. A pre-Raphaelite known for portraits, she based herself in London thereafter, exhibiting paintings at the Royal Academy and Royal Society. From the description of Anna Lea Merritt letters to the Sawards, 1919-1928. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54429015 A ve...

Merritt, Henry, 1822-1877

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Edgefield Lyceum president in Baltimore, Md. From the description of Minute book, 1847-1849. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36537026 ...

Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)

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Organization founded in 1768. In 1870 it took over the annual Old Masters exhibitions from the British Institution. From the description of Papers, 1827-1907. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 79626129 ...