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Archives related to: Cranch, John, 1807-1891
| title | John Cranch papers, 1831-1892. |
| repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | A journal; watercolor and pencil sketches; and a photograph. REEL 3569: A handwritten copy, ca. 1892, of a journal kept by John Cranch from 1831 to 1833 while studying in Italy. The journal contains descriptions of Italian art, architecture and scenery, an account of Cranch's physical and emotional state of health and his drawing and painting activities, and annotated pencil sketches. Cranch's travelling companions were Thomas Cole and Henry and Horatio Greenough. The journal was hand copied by Cranch's wife, Charlotte. Also included are 6 watercolor and pencil sketches, 1856 and 1886-1887. REEL 3667: One photograph of Cranch in his studio at his daughter's home in Urbana, Ohio, ca. 1885. Bio / His Notes: Portrait painter; Washington, D.C. and Urbana, Ohio. Additional forms: 35mm microfilm reels 3569 & 3667 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. |
| extent | 8 items (on 2 partial microfilm reels) reels 3569 & 3667 |
| formats | Sketches Photographs Works of Art Drawings Journals |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | n/a |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/john-cranch-papers-6936 |
| acquisition information | Journals & sketches lent and photo donated 1985 by John E. Cranch, great-grandson of the artist. Location of Original: Originals returned to the lender, John E. Cranch, after microfilming. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:39 |
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| title | Artist file: Cranch, John, 1807-1891 |
| repository | National Portrait Gallery Library |
| description | Folder(s) may include exhibition announcements, newspaper and/or magazine clippings, press releases, brochures, reviews, invitations, illustrations, resumes, artist's statements, exhibition catalogs. |
| extent | 1+ folders (check with repository) |
| formats | Ephemera |
| access | Folder(s) do not circulate. Folder(s) available for use only at the holding library |
| record source | http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Art-Design/artandartistfiles/ |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:40 |
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| title | Autograph letter signed : New York, to Hiram Powers, Date of Writing: 1850 Nov. 13. |
| repository | Pierpont Morgan Library Archives |
| description | A letter of introduction for the Rev. Mr. Davenport and Miss Davenport of Brooklyn. Author/Artist: Cranch, Christopher Pearse, 1813-1892 Dept./Collection: Pierpont Morgan Library Dept. of Literary and Historical Manuscripts Location: Literary and Historical Manuscripts (LHMS) Call Number: Misc American Record ID: 234564 Accession Number: MA 5083 (3) |
| extent | 1 item (2 p.) ; 18.7 cm. |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://corsair.morganlibrary.org/ |
| acquisition information | Gift; Richard P. Wunder; 2001. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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| title | Autograph letter signed : Rome, to Hiram Powers, Date of Writing: 1847 Apr. 16. |
| repository | Pierpont Morgan Library Archives |
| description | Author/Artist: Cranch, Christopher Pearse, 1813-1892. Dept./Collection: Pierpont Morgan Library Dept. of Literary and Historical Manuscripts Location: Literary and Historical Manuscripts (LHMS) Call Number: Misc American Record ID: 234563 Accession Number: MA 5083 (2) |
| extent | 1 item (3 p., with address) ; 27.2 cm. |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://corsair.morganlibrary.org/ |
| acquisition information | Gift; Richard P. Wunder; 2001. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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| title | Autograph letter signed : Rome, to Hiram Powers, Date of Writing: 1847 Jan. 31. |
| repository | Pierpont Morgan Library Archives |
| description | Complaining of trouble receiving some trunks through Italian customs, saying he has been painting and sketching in Rome and looks forward to studying from nature in Albans, and describing his visits to the Vatican art collections. Author/Artist: Cranch, Christopher Pearse, 1813-1892. Dept./Collection: Pierpont Morgan Library Dept. of Literary and Historical Manuscripts Location: Literary and Historical Manuscripts (LHMS) Call Number: Misc American Record ID: 234562 Accession Number: MA 5083 (1) |
| extent | 1 item (2 p., with address) ; 27.4 cm. |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://corsair.morganlibrary.org/ |
| acquisition information | Credit: Gift; Richard P. Wunder; 2001. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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| title | Autograph letters signed (2) : Rome, to Mrs. Hiram Powers, Date of Writing: 1846 Nov. 16 and Dec. 26. |
| repository | Pierpont Morgan Library Archives |
| description | Saying they will be in Rome for the winter and that her husband is enjoying valuable study in the area, and asking her advice on having some bundles and trunks sent to Rome. Dept./Collection: Pierpont Morgan Library Dept. of Literary and Historical Manuscript Location: Literary and Historical Manuscripts (LHMS) Call Number: Misc American Record ID: 234667 Accession Number: MA 5084 Author/Artist: Cranch, Elizabeth D. |
| extent | 2 items (6 p., both with address) ; 25.3 and 27.4 cm. |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://corsair.morganlibrary.org/ |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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| title | [Christopher Cranch] : Washington, D.C., [photograph]. Date of Writing: [n.d.] |
| repository | Pierpont Morgan Library Archives |
| description | Genres: Cartes-de-visite --United States --19th century. Formatted Place: United States District of Columbia Washington. Accompanying Material: With a clipping from a New York Tribune review of Cranch’s lecture "The Education and Culture of the Artist." Dept./Collection: Pierpont Morgan Library Dept. of Literary and Historical Manuscripts Call Number: Misc American Record ID: 234566 Accession Number: MA 5083 (5) Author/Artist: Gardner. |
| extent | 1 photographic print : albumen carte-de-visite |
| formats | Photographs |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://corsair.morganlibrary.org/ |
| acquisition information | Gift; Richard P. Wunder; 2001. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:41 |
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