Archives of American Art

William Charles McNulty sketchbook

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.mcnuwill
Creators:
McNulty, William Charles, 1884-1963
Dates:
1929
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
23 Pages
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
A sketchbook of 34 sketches in pencil and ink of sailboats, sailing ships and sailors. Only one sketch is dated: August 31, 1929 and it depicts a sailboat race. It was attributed to McNulty by the Archives of American Art, however other names are inscribed on the covers of the book, along with that of "McNulty 1929." These include "Chas Pearce," "Russell H. Tarr, 72 Barrow, Walker 3796," and "Mr. D.F. Harris & Co., Wharf St, ? Sea Co."

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Painter, illustrator, etcher and art instructor. Worked in New York City and Rockport, Massachusetts. Born in Ogden, Utah. Studied at Art Students League for 3 months. Taught illustration and composition at Art Students League from 1931 on. Illustrator for local daily papers and magazines prior to that.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 4202 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The sketchbook was an annonymous gift.

Using the Collection

Medium
paper 13 x 17 cm. pencil and ink.
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.

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