Mirella Bentivoglio correspondence relating to Ben Shahn, 1959-1962
Bentivoglio, Mirella, 1922-
Performance artist, Sculptor, Book artist
Overview
Collection Information
Size: 24 Items
Summary: Correspondence tied with research in preparation for Bentivoglio's book on Shahn. Includes two letters from Edith Gregor Halpert of the Downtown Gallery. Also includes one copy photograph of Shahn's photo "The accordion player" and a printed flier for "A treasury of Yiddish stories" (a book with illustrations by Shahn).
Biographical/Historical Note
Mirella Bentivoglio (b. 1922) is an Italian sculptor, book artist, and performance artist.
Provenance
Donated by Frances Pohl, a friend of Bentivoglio's, in 1992.
Language Note
Correspondence mostly in English, some in Italian or French.
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How to Cite This Collection
Mirella Bentivoglio correspondence relating to Ben Shahn, 1959-1962. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.