Chen Chi Papers 1941-1971

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Chen Chi Papers 1941-1971

Papers of the Chinese-American painter, chiefly of watercolors. Collection includes artwork reproductions for periodicals, a poster, greeting cards, and an Irving Trust Company portfolio; typescript speeches and poems; articles and reviews (1951-1960), and exhibition catalogs and invitations (1948-1971).

0.75 linear ft.

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6361324

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Chen, Chi, 1912-

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Painter; New York, N.Y. From the description of Chi-Kwan Chen papers, 1946-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83334923 Chinese-American painter Chen Chi (1912-2005) was born in Wusih, Kiangsu, China in 1912. At the age of 14 he took a job in Shanghai at an oil pressing company to help support his family, eventually rising to be treasurer of the company. With his ascending rank came more time and money which Chen spent on his growing interest in, and talent for...