Selina Trieff papers

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Selina Trieff papers

1951-1981

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The papers of painter Selina Trieff measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1951-1981. The collection documents Trieff's career through personal and professional papers including correspondence, postcards from friend and mentor Ad Reinhardt, a 1951 art competition certificate, and audiovisual recordings of an interview with Trieff, a talk given by her husband, artist Robert Henry, and an exhibition lecture. Also found are clippings, articles, exhibition catalogs and announcements; photographs of Trieff, her friends, family, other artists, and paintings; and several drawings.

0.5 Linear feet

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SNAC Resource ID: 8252221

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Trieff, Selina, 1934-

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Painter; New York, N.Y. From the description of Selina Trieff papers, 1951-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80812696 ...

Henry, Robert, 1933-

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Painter and educator; New York City. From the description of Robert Henry papers, 1952-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122565558 ...

Reinhardt, Ad, 1913-1967

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An abstract painter considered influential in the development of Minimalism. Though a contemporary of the Abstract Expressionists, he rejected biomorphism and developed paintings based on geometry, specifically grids, often using a single color in gradations. His last works were a series of all-black canvases. From the Getty's Union List of Artist Names record...