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  • Cox, Kenyon, b. 1856 d. 1919

    Art critic, Painter, Sculptor
    New York, N.Y. (Show Bio)

    Kenyon and Louise Cox papers, 1876-1977

    0.3 linear ft.

    Correspondence, photographs, art works, writings, and printed material.

    Included are Kenyon and Louise's Certificate of Marriage, autobiographical notes by Louise focusing on her time at the National Academy of Design, writings, and correspondence, primarily from Kenyon Cox, including several illustrated letters. Also found is artwork by Kenyon and others, including Julian Alden Weir, biographical material on Jacob Dolson Cox, Keyon's father, photographs and printed reproductions of artwork, magazine and newspaper clippings, an unpublished bibliography on Kenyon Cox, and a handwritten list of Kenyon Cox paintings in the National Academy of Design permanent collection.

    Donated 1955-1966 by Charles E. Feinberg and 1983 by the Cooper-Hewitt Museum.

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    Also in the Archives:

    Kenyon Cox to Parents


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