Herman Armour Webster letters from William Flint, 1947-1952
Webster, Herman A. (Herman Armour), 1878-1970
Painter, Etcher, Printmaker, Sculptor, Illustrator
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 27 Items
Summary: Twenty six letters from Sir William Flint to Herman Armour Webster mostly concerning Flint's travels in Europe, his plans to meet Webster in France and England, progress on his artwork, and the illness of his wife, Sibylle. Also included is a partial translation and explanation of the letters written in an unknown hand.
Biographical/Historical Note
Etcher, painter; Paris, France, New York, N.Y.; b. 1878; d. 1970; Webster and Flint were friends.
Provenance
Donated 2008 by Jerome Shapiro, who purchased the letters in a bookstore.
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How to Cite This Collection
Herman Armour Webster letters from William Flint, 1947-1952. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.