Archives of American Art

John Singleton Copley receipt

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.copljsre
Creators:
Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815
Dates:
1782 Aug. 17
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Item
(on 1 microfilm frame)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Signed receipt for Mr. Boydell acknowledging "one hundred & sixty four pounds five shillings being the remainder of Eight hundred pounds and in full for Painting a Picture of the Death of Major Pearson [sic]." Copley later bought back the painting. "Death of Major Pierson" now hangs in the National Gallery, London.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Portrait and historical painter; Boston, Mass. and London, England.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel D8; frame 487 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1958 by Charles Feinberg.

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.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painting, English Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Painters -- Texas -- Houston Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Boydell, William Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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