James Stillman letters relating to Homer Dodge Martin

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James Stillman letters relating to Homer Dodge Martin

1882-1898

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The James Stillman letters relating to Homer Dodge Martin measures 0.2 linear feet and consists of 28 letters and 2 pencil sketches dating from 1882-1898. Primarily from late-19th century painter Homer Dodge Martin and his wife, Elizabeth, to art patron and banker, James Stillman, the letters discuss consignment, exhibition and sale of Martin's artwork, his experiences painting while living in France, his financial struggles, and his physical and mental condition. Two pencil sketches by Martin are accompanied by a note dated 1884. Also found are 2 letters from Martin to Mr. Van Loon discussing payment for paintings and 2 letters to Stillman from Bancel La Farge concerning Stillman's purchase of a La Farge watercolor.

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Stillman, James, 1850-1918

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Stillman was an American financier and banker whose presidency of National City Bank of New York made it one of the most powerful financial institutions in the United States. From the description of Diaries, 1859-1918. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 81473950 From the guide to the Diaries, 1859-1918., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) American financier. From the description of Papers, 1830-1955. (Columbia Universi...

Martin, Homer Dodge, 1836-1897

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American landscape painter. From the description of Autograph letters signed (12) : New York, N.Y., etc., to the Reverend Hercules W. Fay, 1875 Feb. 4-1879 May 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607989 Painter, New York. Member of the Hudson River School landscape painters. Chapman bought Martin's painting "The Waterfall" in 1861. It stayed in his family until acquired by Berry-Hill Galleries in 1974. From the description of Homer D. Martin letter to Issac Chap...

La Farge, Bancel, 1865-1938

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Martin, Elizabeth.

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Martin, Elizabeth, 1962-

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