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Juan González letters to Michael von Selle, 1972

González, Juan, 1942-1993

Overview

Collection Information

Size: 7 Items

Summary: Juan González's letters to Michael von Selle date from February to April 1972, when the two men had a brief love affair. The letters, some written on paper towels, provide insight into the life and thinking of the young artist, González. Also included is a single portrait photograph of González as a young man.

Biographical/Historical Note

Juan González (1942-1993) was a Cuban-American painter active in New York City from the 1970s until his death in 1993.

Provenance

Donated in 2023 by the Estate of Michael von Selle, via Albert L. Brancato, von Selle's husband and estate representative.

Language Note

English .

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How to Cite This Collection

Juan González letters to Michael von Selle, 1972. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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