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Archives of American Art
Agnes Albert letter from Edward Hopper
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.albeagne
- Creators:
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Albert, AgnesHopper, Edward, 1882-1967
- Dates:
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1955 February 4
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Microfilm reel1 item on partial microfilm reel
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The microfilmed Agnes Albert letter from Edward Hopper is dated February 4, 1955. In it Hopper describes how he came to paint the watercolor House at San Mateo, and he gives his impressions of San Francisco and San Mateo.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Agnes Albert (1908-2002) was a pianist and arts patron in San Francisco, California.
Edward Hopper (1882-1967) was an American painter and printmaker.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 1285 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and throught interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1977 by Agnes Albert.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Citation
Agnes Albert letter from Edward Hopper. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Related Materials
Related Materials
The Archives of American Art also holds the oral history interview with Edward Hopper, 1959 June 17.
Keywords
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