Archives of American Art

John Francis Torreano papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.torrjohn
Creators:
Torreano, John
Dates:
circa 1970-2004
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
5.4 Linear feet
2 Linear feet
Addition
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Biographical information; personal and professional correspondence; exhibition and subject files; teaching materials; writings by Torreano; appointment and address books; sketchbooks, 20 v.; motion picture film of Torreano's work space and a short film by Torreano entitled "The Shit-Eating Grin"; a VHS video "Art City 1: Made in Manhattan" featuring Torreano; and printed material including exhibition catalogs, announcements, clippings and reviews regarding Torreano's career as a sculptor.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
John Francis Torreano (1941- ) is a New York-based painter known for his works that engage with gems, jewels, and crystal formation. He teaches at New York University.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1999 and 2006 by John Torreano.

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

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Sculpture -- Study and teaching Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sketchbooks Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Video recordings Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Sculptors -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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