Records of exhibitions, related programs, and events, 1906-[ongoing].

Hoffman, Malvina Cornell, 1885-1966

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Malvina Cornell Hoffman, the American sculptor known for her life-size bronzes figures, portraits, and dance sculptures, was born in New York City on June 15, 1885. She was the youngest child of Richard Hoffman, an English concert pianist and teacher, and Fidelia Marshall Lamson Hoffman, an amateur pianist from a socially prominent New York family. From the beginning of her life Hoffman was immersed in an artistic and intellectual milieu, surrounded not only by her parents' music, but by a large...

Newark museum

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Related to the work of the Newark Museum's educational loan collection was the establishment of several "branch museums" between 1929 and 1969. During this period, the staff created temporary displays for the benefit of residents who could not easily travel to the museum. Branches were installed in regional libraries, schools, and storefronts, utilizing objects lent from the collections. The program continued for over forty years, until the work of assembling portable exhibits was taken over by ...

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937

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George Gershwin was a composer and pianist; his best-known works are Rhapsody in Blue (1924), An American in Paris (1928), "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime". Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937 of a malignant brain tumor....

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

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William Cullen Bryant (b. November 3, 1794, Cummington, Massachusetts-d. June 12, 1878, New York, New York), American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post....

Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926

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Joseph Pennell was an American artist and educator, primarily known for his etchings and illustrations. Much of his early work consisted of city scenes, published in magazines. He later worked on a variety of projects, often illustrating books in collaboration with his wife, author Elizabeth Robins. After spending time in Europe, notably London, Pennell taught art, and the couple collaborated on a biography of James McNeill Whistler. From the description of Joseph Pennell letter to M...

Hassam, Childe, 1859-1935

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American painter and etcher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, NY, to Mr. Schnell, of Harper and Brothers, 1890 Feb. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270470640 Painter, printmaker; New York, N.Y. From the description of Childe Hassam letters, [undated] and 1911. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86133251 Prominent and prolific American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes. From the description...

Dana, John Cotton, 1856-1929

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U.S. librarian and museum director. B. Aug. 19, 1856 Woodstock, Vt. Librarian of Denver, Colo. Public Library 1889-1897. Library at that time occupied quarters in East Denver High School building. Dana also served as secretary of the Board of Education, Arapahoe County School District No. 1. D. July 21, 1929 New York City. Library leader and innovator, Dana has been the subject of several books, among them one by Chalmers Hadley (librarian of Denver Public Library 1911-1924). From th...

Giacometti, Alberto, 1901-1966

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Italian sculptor. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Paris, to John Rewald, 1960 Jan. 26 and 1962 Oct. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870863 Epithet: writer of plays British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000564.0x0002e2 ...

Stella, Joseph, 1877-1946

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Painter, draftsman; New York, N.Y. Born near Naples, Italy. Came to New York City in 1896. Studied at the Art Students League and at the New York School of Art from 1898-1908, and in Italy and France from 1909 to 1913, when he returned to New York. From the description of Joseph Stella papers, 1905-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82379655 ...

Weber, Max, 1881-1961

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Artist. From the description of Reminiscences of Max Weber : oral history, 1958. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309727971 Max Weber (1881-1961) was a painter and sculptor in New York, N.Y. Weber was the National Chairman for the American Artists Congress in 1937. From the description of Max Weber papers, 1904-2000. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 756821036 Painter; New York, N.Y. ...

Gorky, Arshile, 1904-1948

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Jelliff, John, 1813-1893

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Lipchitz, Jacques, 1891-1973

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Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973) was a Cubist sculptor. From the description of Jacques Lipchitz letter to Sidney Shainwald, 1953 Aug. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477647 From the description of Jacques Lipchitz letter, 1953 Aug. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 613316804 Lithuanian born sculptor who worked in France and the United States. From the description of Letters to Ladislas Segy, ca. 1961-1962. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id...

Davis, Stuart, 1892-1964

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Stuart Davis (1892-1964) was a painter and teacher, from New York. From the description of Stuart Davis correspondence with Francis Henry Taylor, 1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 756821083 Painter; New York, N.Y. Birthdate also cited as 1894. From the description of Stuart Davis interview, 1962 May-June. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220202540 Painter and teacher, New York. From the description of Stuart Davis correspondence with Francis...

Rauschenberg, Robert, 1925-2008

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Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) was a painter and photographer from New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Robert Rauschenberg, 1965 Dec. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646398681 Painter, photographer; New York, N.Y. Born 1925. Died 2008. From the description of Robert Rauschenberg interview, 1965 Dec. 21 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78470377 ...

Ballantine House (Newark, N.J.)

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Luks, George Benjamin, 1867-1933

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Painter and illustrator; b. in Williamsport, Penn. From the description of George Benjamin Luks papers, 1920-1994. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972390 Illustrator, painter, cartoonist, lecturer, teacher; born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Recent scholarship shows 1866 as his birth date rather than 1867, as has been previously accepted. Studied at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, in Dusseldorf, Berlin, Munich, London, and Paris. Worked on the staff of the Philadelphia ...

Davis, Gene, 1920-1985

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Painter; Washington, D.C. From the description of Contemporary painting : sound recording ; 1969 Aug. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122291694 Painter; Washington, D.C.; d. 1985. From the description of Gene Davis interview, 1981 Apr. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80026267 Gene Davis (1920-1985) was a painter from Washington, D.C. From the description of Oral history interview with Gene Davis, 1981 Apr. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record...

Huntington, Anna Hyatt, 1876-1973

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Animal sculptor, Bethel, Conn., b. 1876; d. 1973. From the description of Oral history interview with Anna Hyatt-Huntington, [ca. 1964] [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 312026542 From the description of Anna Hyatt-Huntington interview, [ca. 1964] [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 85185377 Sculptor; New York, N.Y. From the description of Anna Hyatt-Huntington papers, 1902-1967. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502404 ...