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Archives of American Art
Lyonel Feininger letter
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.feinlyon1
- Creators:
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Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956
- Dates:
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1939 Apr. 3
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item(on 1 microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Letter to Alfred Neumeyer informing him that he (Feininger) has received a commission to paint a mural for the New York World's Fair; that his son, Lux Feininger, has received a mural commission for a Long Island hotel; and asking Neumeyer if he has received the watercolors sent to him. He also mentions that "my MILL IN SPRING is now hanging."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, printmaker, cartoonist; New York, N.Y. and Berlin, Germany. Was active in the movement known as German Expressionism. Born in the United States and moved to Germany. Was known as one of the masters of the Bauhaus.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2804 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
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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Expressionism (Art) | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- Austria | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- France | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- United States | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Neumeyer, Alfred, 1901-1973 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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