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Archives of American Art
Mathias Joseph Alten exhibition catalog
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.altem
- Creators:
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Alten, M. (Mathias), 1871-1938
- Dates:
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1979
- 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
This microfilm consists of the catalog for the exhibition, M. Alten (1979) at the Bergsma Gallery of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Mathias Joseph Alten (1871-1938) was a German-born impressionist painter in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Best known for his land- and seascapes, Alten also painted portraits, florals, and still-lifes and is often referred to as the "dean of Michigan painters."
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 1821 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor prepared essay for the catalog.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Citation
Mathias Joseph Alten exhibition catalog. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Related Materials
Related Materials
Also held at the Archives of American Art is the microfilmed Mathias Joseph Alten scrapbook. Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives holds the Mathias J. Alten papers 1893-2008.
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