Joseph Henry Sharp Letters
Collection
Identifier: AC618p
Scope and Content
Three letters from Sharp (dated July 28, August 26 and September 6, 1952) to Mrs. James R. Thorpe, owner of the Bishop's Lodge in Tesuque, N.M. In the August and September letters, Sharp reports to Mrs. Thorpe on arrangements to sell a painting of Aspens to a couple named Krohn. The July letter presents a painting of calendula to the Bishop's Lodge for its permanent collection.
Dates
- 1952
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Biography
Painter Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) was a member of the Taos Society of Artists, living in Taos at least part of the year from 1912 to 1952. He was known for his portraits of Native Americans and scenes of native life.
Extent
1 Folder
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Joseph Henry Sharp Letters, 1952
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- JG
- Date
- © 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us