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Archives related to: John Levy Galleries
| title | John Levy Galleries scrapbook, 1920-1938. | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Contains exhibition announcements and catalogs (some annotated), 1920-1938, [no material for 1928-1929], and notes concerning exhibition sales, commissions, and expenses, 1920-1921. Frequent exhibitors include Carleton Wiggins, Percival Rousseau, Aston Knight, Carle J. Blenner, W. Lee Hankey, Alfred Hoen, Johanna K. W. Hailman, L. Bonamici, Ridgway Knight, George Hitchcock, and Jean Charlot. |
| extent | 1 v. (on one partial microfilm reel) reel 4863 |
| formats | Exhibition Catalogs Notes Scrapbooks |
| access | Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | n/a |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/john-levy-galleries-scrapbook-6437 |
| acquisition information | Lent for microfilming 1993 by the North Carolina Museum of Art library. |
| updated | 05/09/2023 16:03:04 |
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| title | Oral history interview with Julien Levy, 1975 May 30 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | An interview of Julien Levy conducted by Paul Cummings for the Archives of American Art. Levy speaks of his childhood and educational background; his years at Harvard; the development of his interest in photography; meeting Marcel Duchamp, and Duchamp's influence on him; working in the Weyhe Gallery; and opening his own gallery. |
| extent | 1 sound tape reel ; 5 in. (17 p. transcript on one microfilm reel). |
| formats | Sound Recording Transcript |
| access | Transcript: Patrons must use microfilm copy. |
| record link | https://www.aaa.si.edu/download_pdf_transcript/ajax?record_id=edanmdm-AAADCD_oh_212347 |
| record source | https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/interviews/oral-history-interview-julien-levy-12364 |
| acquisition information | Part of the Archives of American Art Oral History Program, started in 1958. |
| updated | 06/08/2023 16:42:20 |
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| title | Leroy Ireland research material on George Inness, 1916-2007, bulk 1960-1971 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Art dealer Leroy Ireland's research material on George Inness measures 2.0 linear feet and dates from 1916 to 2007, with the bulk of the material dating from 1960 to 1971. The collection documents Ireland's research for his book The Works of George Inness: An Illustrated Catalogue Raisonne through correspondence, research files, and photographs of artwork. Leroy Ireland's correspondence is with museums, galleries, private collectors, universities, and others regarding paintings by George Inness and works attributed to him. The bulk of the correspondence dates from 1960 to 1969 during the period that Ireland was working on the catalogue raisonne. Scattered research files include a notebook, notes, and lists of works; photographs, letters, and documents regarding Inness which were received by Mrs. Ireland after Leroy Ireland's death; exhibition catalogs and other printed material. Also found are two copies of letters written by Inness. Photographs depict paintings by George Inness, paintings attributed to Inness but determined to be fakes, and paintings by other artists. Biographical Information: Leroy Ireland (1889-1970) was an art dealer and painter in New York and Philadelphia. Ireland is best know for his research on the works of landscape painter George Inness (1825-1894), culminating in a catalogue raisonne of his work. Ireland began his career as a painter, studying with Thomas Eakins at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and exhibiting in many shows during the 1920s. He moved to New York and became an art dealer and appraiser. During that time he also studied and became an expert in the work of George Inness, specializing in the authentication of works held by galleries, museums, and private collectors. After nearly 30 years of research, his book The Works of George Inness: An Illustrated Catalogue Raisonne was published by the University of Texas Press in 1965. How to Cite this Collection Leroy Ireland research material on George Inness, 1916-2007, bulk 1960-1971. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Separated and Related Materials In 1975, additional Leroy Ireland research material regarding George Inness was lent by Chapellier Galleries in New York City who had acquired the material from Ireland's estate; this material is available on microfilm reels 992-996 and include an extensive photograph file of Inness paintings; correspondence; notes on and descriptions of paintings; sales records of Inness's works; ownership records of Inness paintings; information about questionable attributions; exhibition catalogs and miscellany. Twelve scrapbooks compiled by Ireland were lent by Archer Huntington Art Gallery of the University of Texas at Austin in 1983 and are currently located at the Fine Arts Library, University of Texas at Austin. These scrapbook contain circa 3,000 photographs of Inness paintings and are available on reels 2824-2825. Materials loaned for microfilming are not described in the container listing of this finding aid. How the Collection was Processed The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Erin Kinhart in 2011. |
| extent | ca. 6,000 items (partially microfilmed on 7 reels) reels 992-996, reels 2824-2825 |
| formats | Correspondence Writings Scrapbooks Photographs Research Files |
| access | Use of original papers requires an appointment. |
| record link | http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/leroy-ireland-research-material-george-inness-9281/more |
| record source | http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/leroy-ireland-research-material-george-inness-9281 |
| finding aid | over the repository's web site. |
| acquisition information | Two letters and photographs of artwork were donated in 1963-1964 by Ireland; the remainder of the papers were donated in 1993 by Mrs. Leory Ireland via executor Irene Chapellier Little, and in 2010 by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Penn. who received the collection from John Frisk, a friend of Ireland. |
| updated | 04/11/2016 15:45:31 |
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| title | Portrait of John Levy, ca. 1920 | repository | Archives of American Art |
| description | Forms part of: William H. Thomson papers, 1912-1950 Inscription lower right: To my dear old friend Wm H. Thompson. With my highest regards, John Levy Citation: Portrait of John Levy, ca. 1920 / Pach Brothers, photographer. William H. Thomson papers, 1912-1950. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. |
| extent | Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; image 35 x 26 on board 50 x 35 cm. |
| access | Contact Archives of American Art for details. |
| record source | http://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/items/detail/portrait-john-levy-4659 |
| updated | 04/11/2016 15:37:52 |
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