Item Information
Title: Conversation with Sam Gilliam and Ruth Fine, National Gallery of Art
Date: 2003 April 28
Physical Details: 1 sound cassette ; 1 hr., 9 min., 26 sec.
Description: Recording is of Sam Gilliam's and Ruth Fine's conversation, which was the 2003 lecture in the series of Edward Elson artist lectures. Discussion topics include Gilliam's life, education, teaching and giving lectures, moving from figurative to abstract paintings, Washington Color School, Gilliam's artwork, paintings, sculptures, and doing commissions. Numerous people mentioned include Piet Mondrian, Hans Hofmann, Mark Rothko, Howard Mehring, Tom Downing, Ken Noland.
Creator: Gilliam, Sam, 1933-2022
Forms part of: Ruth Fine papers, 1929-2016
Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined
Citation Information: Sam Gilliam and Ruth Fine. Conversation with Sam Gilliam and Ruth Fine, National Gallery of Art, 2003 April 28. Ruth Fine papers, 1929-2016. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Availability: This item has been digitally reformatted. It is available by requesting an appointment in the Archives of American Art's reading rooms, or in certain situations as a Reproduction Request.
Digital ID: 24422