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Archives of American Art
Erich Herrmann papers relating to George Grosz
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.herreric
- Creators:
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Herrmann, Erich S.
- Dates:
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1935-1947
- Languages:
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Multiple languages.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet(partially microfilmed on 1 reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Letters, bills of sale, invoices, and printed material.
Scope and Contents
Ca. 100 letters, some illustrated, primarily from Grosz to Herrmann, but including several to Erich and wife Eve, and from Grosz's sons to "Uncle Herrmann," one from George Macy of The Print Club; consignment lists and a few receipts for paintings sold; printed material on Grosz, including exhibition catalogs, 1935-1939; clippings, 1935-1942; and announcements for the portfolio BAGDAD-ON-THE-SUBWAY (1935) and INTERREGNUM (1936); and a snapshot of Grosz and his son sent to Herrmann, 1942.
Scope and Contents
REEL 2016: Lists of paintings and art works on approval; 2 receipts for paintings sold; an exchange of letters between Herrmann and the Walker Galleries concerning sales of Grosz's work; and Grosz's correspondence with dealer and publisher Jack C. Rich and Herrmann, regarding a proposed venture involving the reproduction of Grosz's paintings, in which Herrmann advises Grosz to "call the whole deal off". [microfilm title: George Grosz papers].
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Friend and dealer (?) of German Expressionist painter, printmaker George Grosz. Owner of Erich S. Herrmann, Inc., 385 Madison Ave., New York City.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 2016 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Material on reel 2016 donated 1980 by Peter A. Brown of Graphic Arts Unlimited, New York City, whose relationship to Herrmann is unclear. Unmicrofilmed papers donated 1986 by Arthur Buzen, attorney for the estate of Eve Margolin, Herrmann's wife.
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.
More Information
Other Title
Other Title
George Grosz papers (microfilm title)
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prints -- 20th century | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Art dealers -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Grosz, George, 1893-1959 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Rich, Jack C., 1914- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Erich S. Herrmann (Firm) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Walker Galleries (New York, N.Y.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
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