James McNeill Whistler letters to Henry Graves
Overview
Correspondence between American-born painter James McNeill Whistler and English art dealer Henry Graves.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1891
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
.16 linear feet (1 volume)Also includes letters from Whistler to Algernon Graves, as well as documents concerning Whistler's accounts with Henry Graves and Co.
Biographical / Historical
Whistler was an American-born painter and graphic artist, active mainly in England. Henry Graves, of Henry Graves and Co., was an art dealer in London, England.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
42M-1355F. Material presented by the Estate of Grenville Lindall Winthrop; received: 1943 June.
- Title
- Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903. James McNeill Whistler letters to Henry Graves, 1878-1891: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01638
Repository Details
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