Archives of American Art

David Levinthal papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.levidavid
Creators:
Levinthal, David
Dates:
1967-2015
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
13.4 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The David Levinthal papers measure 13.4 linear feet and date from 1967-2015. included are 4x 5 Polaroid photographs, digital pigment prints and contact sheets for various artwork series; biographical material including resumes; project, research and exhibition files; teaching material; printed material; and 12 journals and other writings by Levinthal documenting his personal and professional life.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
David Levinthal (1949- ) is a photographer in New York City known for his innovative use of toys, stark lighting, and miniature environments to examine American socio-political dynamics.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2016 by David Levinthal and in 2017 by Engart, LLC via James Tisch.

Using the Collection

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

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Photographers -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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