The Correspondence of Washington AllstonNathalia Wright, editor.

Allston, Washington, 1779-1843.

The Correspondence of Washington AllstonNathalia Wright, editor. - Lexington : The University Press of Kentucky, (c)1993. - 1 online resource (xix, 682 pages)

Includes bibliographies and index.

Washington Allston (1779-1843), the first major American artist trained in Europe, produced important paintings, explored sculpture and architecture, and published poetry and art criticism. On his return to America he became influential in the cultural and intellectual life of New England. Allston ""knew everyone"" and corresponded with many of the leading figures of his day, including Wordsworth, Longfellow, Irving, Sully, and Morse. Nathalia Wright's edition is the most comprehensive work to date on Allston, bringing together all known letters by and to him and describing his principal activi.



9780813165042


Artists--United States--Correspondence.

Allston, Washington Correspondence Artists Correspondence United States


Electronic Books.

NX512 / .C677 1993