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Archives of American Art
Carl Nesjar papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.nesjcarl
- Creators:
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Nesjar, Carl, 1920-2015
- Dates:
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[ca.1962]-1981
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.2 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
List of Picasso/Nesjar works in concrete, exhibition catalogs, clippings, photocopies of two letters, including one from Joan Mondale, photocopies of articles on Nesjar.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sculptor; painter; photographer; Oslo, Norway; Cambridge, Mass. Nejar has executed numerous works by Pablo Picasso in concrete. He introduced Picasso to this technique in 1956 and was given exclusive rights to carry out his works in that medium.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1982 by Carl Nesjar.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Mondale, Joan | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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