Leroy Ireland research material on George Inness

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Leroy Ireland research material on George Inness

1916-2007

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Art dealer Leroy Ireland's research material on George Inness measures 2.0 linear feet and dates from 1916 to 2007, with the bulk of the material dating from 1960 to 1971. The collection documents Ireland's research for his book <emph render="italic">The Works of George Inness: An Illustrated Catalogue Raisonne</emph> through correspondence, research files, and photographs of artwork.Leroy Ireland's correspondence is with museums, galleries, private collectors, universities, and others regarding paintings by George Inness and works attributed to him. The bulk of the correspondence dates from 1960 to 1969 during the period that Ireland was working on the catalogue raisonne. Scattered research files include a notebook, notes, and lists of works; photographs, letters, and documents regarding Inness which were received by Mrs. Ireland after Leroy Ireland's death; exhibition catalogs and other printed material. Also found are two copies of letters written by Inness. Photographs depict paintings by George Inness, paintings attributed to Inness but determined to be fakes, and paintings by other artists.

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Ireland, Leroy, 1889-1970

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Painter, art historian, and art dealer; Philadelphia, Pa. Inness (1825-1894) was a landscape painter. From the description of Leroy Ireland research material on George Inness, 1841-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122552761 Leroy Ireland (1889-1970) was an art historian and painter in Philadelphia, Pa. Leroy Ireland is best know for his work on a catalogue raisonne of the works of George Inness. George Inness (1825-1894) was a landscape painter. ...

John Levy Galleries (New York, N.Y.)

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John Levy Galleries (New York, N.Y.)

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Inness, George, 1825-1894

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Painter; Montclair, N.J. From the description of George Inness letter to Horace H. Moses, 1866 Jan. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122577231 ...

IRELAND, LEROY

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Leroy Ireland (1889-1970) was an art dealer and painter in New York and Philadelphia. Ireland is best know for his research on the works of landscape painter George Inness (1825-1894), culminating in a catalogue raisonne of his work. Ireland began his career as a painter, studying with Thomas Eakins at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and exhibiting in many shows during the 1920s. He moved to New York and became an art dealer and appraiser. During that time he also ...