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Archives of American Art
John Francis Torreano papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.torrjohn
- Creators:
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Torreano, John
- Dates:
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circa 1970-2004
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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5.4 Linear feet2 Linear feetAddition
- 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
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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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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