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Archives of American Art
Jackson Pollock letter
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.polljacl
- Creators:
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Pollock, Jackson, 1912-1956
- Dates:
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[ca. 1935]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item(on 1 microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A letter to Rita [Benton], n.d., saying that he painted a "pretty good plate" that cracked in the fire, and that he will make and send another. He mentions Christmas dinner and wishes a happy New Year. He adds that Tolegian just painted "the best thing he ever did- a moon scene with stars."
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter; New York, N.Y.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3470 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor is unspecified.
Using the Collection
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.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Tolegian, Manuel J. (Manuel Jerair), 1911-1983 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Benton, Rita P. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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