Bouras, Harry
(b. 1931
d. 1990)
Sketchbook, 1986
For twenty-five years, Harry Bouras (1931-1990) hosted a weekly radio program on art criticism, “Art and Artists” (originally called “Critic’s Choice"), on WFMT in Chicago. He was also artist-in-residence at the University of Chicago from 1962 to 1964, and at Northwestern University from 1965 to 1967 and taught at Columbia College in Chicago from 1964 until 1989. His papers include 38 notebook/sketchbooks that he kept from 1957 to1987. In his sketchbooks he keep notes on meetings, personal observations, lists, addresses, phone numbers, as well as drawings of ideas or works in progress. Bouras was an avid pen collector and his many sketches graphically articulate his passion for pen and ink.
[Sketchbook], 1986 / Harry Bouras, artist. 1 v. : ink ; 16 x 9 cm. Harry Bouras papers, 1949-1990. Archives of American Art.
This leather bound 'Standard Diary' dates from 1892. However, Bouras' notes and sketches date from 1986 through 1987. Approximately 215 pages display either personal comments or small sketches, most of which have been done in black ink. The notes discuss artistic and creative ideas and personal relationships. The end of the sketchbook lists addresses and phone numbers.
[Sketchbook], 1986 / Harry Bouras, artist. 1 v. : ink ; 16 x 9 cm. Harry Bouras papers, 1949-1990. Archives of American Art.
This leather bound 'Standard Diary' dates from 1892. However, Bouras' notes and sketches date from 1986 through 1987. Approximately 215 pages display either personal comments or small sketches, most of which have been done in black ink. The notes discuss artistic and creative ideas and personal relationships. The end of the sketchbook lists addresses and phone numbers.
Forms Part of: Harry Bouras papers