Bob Thompson papers, 1949-2005

Collection Information

Size: 2 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of New York African American figurative painter Bob Thompson measure 2 linear feet and date from 1949 to 2005. The collection includes biographical material, videocassettes, correspondence, writings by Bob Thompson and others, exhibition files, scattered personal business records, printed material, photographs, and photograph albums. The correspondence is mostly between Carol Thompson, the artist's wife, and others concerning Bob Thompson's artwork.

Biographical/Historical Note

Bob Thompson (1937-1966) was an African American figurative painter who worked primarily in New York City. Read More

Provenance

The collection was donated by Elaine Plenda, the artist's sister-in-law, in 2006, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Language Note

Collection is in English.

Digitization Note

This site provides access to the papers of Bob (Robert Louis) Thompson in the Archives of American Art that were digitized in 2017, and total 1,887 images.

Funding Note

Funding for the digitization of this collection was provided by The Walton Family Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art.