Sir Thomas Lawrence letters from various correspondents
Overview
Letters to English painter and president of the Royal Academy Thomas Lawrence from English aristocrats concerning business and social engagements and his portrait paintings.
Dates
- Creation: 1807-1832
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1814-1829
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Consists primarily of letters to Lawrence from English aristocrats concerning business and social engagements and his portrait painting. Also includes a few engravings after paintings by Lawrence.
Biographical / Historical
Lawrence was an English portrait painter and president of the Royal Academy.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
43M-457 - 43M-503. Gift of Mrs. Bayard Warren and Mrs. Sears Tuckerman;received: 1942 July 31.
- Title
- Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, 1769-1830, recipient. Sir Thomas Lawrence letters from various correspondents, 1807-1832: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00991
Repository Details
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