Art collected by John Dos Passos [manuscript]. 1912-1962.

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Art collected by John Dos Passos [manuscript]. 1912-1962.

Art collected by John Dos Passos consisting primarily of pieces given by friends and acquaintances. Topics include bullfights, Laussane Cathedral, a village scene, the Latin Quarter of Paris and Dos Passos. There is also a limited edition of watercolor paintings by Paul Garfunkel entitled "Imagens do Brasil."

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University of Virginia. Library

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