19th Century Art and Letters

Artistic sketches and photographic portraits from the 19th century, including a dancer, classical statues, and early American correspondence.

Sketchbook Page: Classical Statue, Kenyon Cox, American, 1856-1919, Graphite on paper, Recto: Sketch of classical statue of nude female figure from rear, missing arms, head, and legs below knee., Verso: Beginning of the draft of a letter 'To the Editor of the Commercial Gazette' addressing attempts by Congress to protect American art., USA, 1883, albums (bound) & books, Sketchbook folio, Sketchbook folio
Sketchbook Page: Classical Statue, Kenyon Cox, American, 1856-1919, Graphite on paper, Recto: Sketch of classical statue of nude female figure from rear, missing arms, head, and legs below knee., Verso: Beginning of the draft of a letter 'To the Editor of the Commercial Gazette' addressing attempts by Congress to protect American art., USA, 1883, albums (bound) & books, Sketchbook folio, Sketchbook folio