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| title | The Havemeyer Family Papers relating to Art Collecting, 1901-after 1982 (bulk, 1901-1922) | repository | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| description | The Havemeyer Family Papers relating to Art Collecting include correspondence, writings, notes, and ephemera regarding the Havemeyers’ art collecting activities between 1901 and 1922. The majority of the collection consists of correspondence to Louisine from art dealers and agents who were working on behalf of the Havemeyers to build their renowned art collection. Digital materials are accessible by clicking on the links within the continer list of the finding aid. Biography or History New York art collectors Louisine Waldron Elder (1855-1929) and Henry (Harry) Osborne Havemeyer (1847-1907) assembled a large and diverse collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative art between 1876 and 1924. The collection gained notoriety early on for Harry’s purchase of eight Rembrandt portraits in rapid succession, but the Havemeyer’s most enduring legacy as American collectors was their pioneering pursuit of Impressionist and Spanish paintings Notes See also Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer files, Office of the Secretary Records, Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives See also Henry Osborne Havemeyer files, Office of the Secretary Records, Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives See also Horace Havemeyer files, Office of the Secretary Records, Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives Citation [Title of item], [date], Box [number], Folder [number], Havemeyer Family Papers relating to Art Collecting, 1901-1922, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives, New York. |
| extent | 1.25 linear feet (3 boxes) |
| formats | Correspondence |
| access | Correspondence between Louisine Havemeyer and Mary Cassatt is in the public domain and may be freely quoted. Researchers wishing to obtain permission to publish correspondence between Electra Havemeyer Webb and Mary Cassatt should contact the Shelburne Museum. Copyright restrictions may apply to other items in the collection; consult Archives staff regarding permission to quote or reproduce |
| record link | http://libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15324coll13/id/11447 |
| record source | http://library.metmuseum.org/record=b1698309 |
| finding aid | Finding aid available in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Archives and on the Internet. |
| acquisition information | Anonymous gift, 1982 |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:30:07 |
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