Archives of American Art

Myron Chester and Muriel Leone (Tyler) Nutting papers

Summary
Collection ID:
AAA.nuttmyro
Creators:
Nutting, Myron Chester, 1890-1972
Nutting, Muriel Leone Tyler, b. 1892
Dates:
1890-1972
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
6 Linear feet
(1,022 items)
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers record activities of the Nuttings during their time in Europe in the 1920s where they knew James and Nora Joyce. Included are: correspondence; diaries (11 vols.), 1956-1972; 825 sketches and drawings by Myron; 61 sketchbooks; 130 photographs of the Nuttings, of their studio, and of Myron's work; 5 photograph albums; a 1936 calendar; 2 notebooks, and a scrapbook, 1916-1919.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, mural painter, drawing specialist, educator, and lecturer; born in 1890, died in 1972. Attended Museum Fine Arts School, Boston, the Art Students League. Studied under Maurice Denis and Henri Lhote. Married Muriel Leone Tyler.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Ruth Tyler Ludlow, is a relative of Muriel Tyler Nutting.
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.
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Joyce, James, 1882-1941 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Repository Contact
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