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Archives of American Art
Henry Inman letter to an unidentified student
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.inmahenr
- Creators:
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Inman, Henry, 1801-1846
- Dates:
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1841 Jan. 25
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter to "My dear friend and pupil," January 25, 1841, telling of the death of his father-in-law. Inman tells his pupil he will not be able to give his usual lesson due to the funeral, and gives an at-home assignment instead.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Portrait, miniature and landscape painter, and teacher; New York City. Inman was instrumental in the founding of the National Academy of Design, and was its Vice-President from 1826-1831.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3646 available at all offices of the Archives of American Art and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1960 by Lawrence A. Fleischman.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
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