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Palmer Hayden Sketchbook with Studies of Sailboats in France, ca. 1929

Physical Details: Sketchbook : 1 item : graphite ; 11 x 18 cm.

Creator: Palmer C. Hayden (1890-1973), artist

Description: "Painting diaries," 1911-1936, amounting to a fairly complete record of work done during this period, including many sketches, color schemes, and information about his materials and techniques. The entries, although not daily, are extensive and extremely detailed. He writes of his philosophy of art, aesthetics, critics, his ideas on color and composition, influences on his thoughts, the role of the artist, the need for the artist to remain independent and uninfluenced by criticism, the work of other artists, contemporary art, exhibitions, etc.
In 1926 PALMER HAYDEN (1890-1973) won first prize from the Harmon Foundation for his painting of a Maine seascape. An art patron who had urged him to enter the competition gave him $3,000 to continue his studies abroad. This initial support got Hayden to France. He lived in Brittany and Paris from 1927 to 1932. Twelve sketchbooks from this period are among his papers. They contain studies of sailboats at Port Louis, Concarneau, and St. Cloud, as well as several drawings of Hayden dancing, drinking, and enjoying Parisian society.

Forms part of: Palmer C. Hayden papers, 1920-1970

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Palmer Hayden Sketchbook with Studies of Sailboats in France, ca. 1929. Palmer C. Hayden papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 3378

Subjects:

Hayden, Palmer C.

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