Charles W. Hawthorne Papers, 1904-1947.

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Charles W. Hawthorne Papers, 1904-1947.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/603889951

Found in the collection are letters, telegrams, newspaper clippings, photographs, research material and printed material, with newspaper clippings forming the bulk. These clippings are arranged by artwork or date and discuss his paintings and exhibitions. A small amount of correspondence is included, mainly incoming telegrams regarding the granting of awards or the sale of artwork. This collection does not illuminate the personal life of Charles W. Hawthorne, nor does it contain information about his role as founder of the Cape Cod School of Art; however, the newspaper clippings may serve those seeking the public opinion of his career as an American artist.

0.5 linear feet (1 box)

Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 7778773

Frick Art Reference Library of The Frick Collection

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Hawthorne, Charles Webster, 1872-1930

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Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930), an American portrait and genre painter and teacher, founded the Cape Cod School of Art in 1899. The school, dedicated to outdoor figure painting, proved very successful and influential, attracting many well-known artists. Hawthorne directed the school until his death in 1930. Hawthorne is known for his genre scenes (he was intrigued by the Portuguese fishing families from Provincetown) and his portraits. From the description of Charles W. Hawtho...