Archives of American Art

George Elliott Downing papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.downgeor
Creators:
Downing, George E. (George Elliot), 1904-1977
Dates:
19--
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Notes; catalogues; and etchings.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter and educator; Providence, R.I.. Born in Marquette, Michigan, Downing was educated at Harvard University and at the University of Chicago. A member of the College Art Association and the Providence Art Club, he taught at the University of Chicago and at Brown University. His wife, Antoinette Downing, is an architectural historian.

Administration

Reproduction Note
Catalogues and etchings are photocopies.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1981 by Mrs. George E. Downing, widow of George Downing.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Painters -- Rhode Island -- Providence Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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