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Asher B. Durand papers, 1812-1886.

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Creator

Durand, A. B. (Asher Brown), 1796-1886.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

  • 2 linear feet (6 boxes and 1 v.)

Access Restrictions

Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of general and family correspondence, biographical materials, journals, and other Durand papers. Correspondence, 1812-1884, relates to Durand's engravingbusiness; painting commissions; tour of Europe in 1840-1841; cholera epidemic in New York in 1831-1832; presidency of the National Academy of Design, 1848-1862; and family matters. Also, biographical sketches of Durand;travel journals; addresses by Durand, 1846-1847; print of an engraving; and printed matter.

Biographical/Historical Note

Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886), the American engraver and painter, began his career as the pupil and partner of Peter Maverick. After 1835 Durand devoted himself to painting, producing figure pieces, portraits and then landscapes. He and Thomas Cole started the Hudson River school of painting. He founded the National Academy of Design and served as its president from 1845 to 1861.

Controlled Access Terms

  • Durand, A. B. (Asher Brown), 1796-1886.
  • American Art-Union.
  • National Academy of Design (U.S.)
  • Art, American.
  • Cholera.
  • Engraving -- 19th century.
  • Portrait painting, American.
  • Europe -- Description and travel.
  • Diaries.
  • Illustrated letters.
  • Engravers.
  • Painters.

Additional Creator Names

  • Casilear, John William, 1811-1893.
  • Cole, Thomas, 1801-1848.
  • Durand, John, 1822-1908.
  • Kensett, John Frederick, 1816-1872.
  • Maverick, Peter, 1780-1831.
  • Mount, William Sidney, 1807-1868.
  • Palmer, Erastus Dow, 1817-1904.
  • Pekenimo, Michael.
  • Reed, Luman, d. 1836.
  • Wade, Elias B.

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