Archives of American Art

Astrid Preston papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.presastr
Creators:
Preston, Astrid, 1945-
Dates:
1969-2017
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2.5 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The papers of draftsman and painter Astrid Preston measure 2.5 linear feet and date from 1969-2017. Included are biographical material; personal and professional correspondence; commission files; photographs and slides of works of art, installations and Preston; printed material; notebooks, writings and sketchbooks by Preston.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Astrid Preston (1945- ) is a draftsman and painter who worked primarily in Los Angeles, California. Preston was part of a network of artists in Los Angeles that included Lita Albuquerque, Loren Madsen, and Steve Kahn and was first involved in a revival of drawing that brought her into contact with other mainly women draftsmen.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2019 by Astrid Preston.

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

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Painters -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Draftsmen (artists) -- California -- Los Angeles Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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