Samuel Thal papers, 1942-1976
Thal, Samuel, 1903-1964
Sculptor, Painter, Etcher
Overview
Collection Information
Size: ca. 150 items (on partial microfilm reel)
Summary: Biographical information; correspondence; sketchbooks; a file on the [Jacques] Maroger medium, including instructions for preparation, receipts for materials, and clippings; Thal's notes on his paintings and prints; press releases; loan receipts; and an exhibition catalog.
Biographical/Historical Note
Painter, etcher, sculptor; Boston, Mass. Thal was a follower of Maroger's medium, which is a painting technique based on that of the Old Masters and "rediscovered" by Parisian artist Jacques Maroger. It involves the use of a special resin and oil emulsion in colloidal solution with pigment.
Location of Originals
- Originals returned to the lender, Anna Thal, after microfilming.
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