Archives of American Art

Lyonel Feininger letter

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.feinlyon1
Creators:
Feininger, Lyonel, 1871-1956
Dates:
1939 Apr. 3
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
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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