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Brinton Collection, 1979-1986

 Sub-Series

Scope and Content Note

In 1984, the Prints, Drawings, and Photographs department proposed an exhibition of early 20th-century Russian paintings, drawings, prints, and illustrated books from the collection of Christian Brinton, a Philadelphia art critic. Though the exhibition was never realized, early preparatory materials, including a 1985 review of the collection and internal memoranda.

Dates

  • 1979-1986

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 62.5 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States