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Benjamin Robert Haydon manuscript material : 14 items

Title
Benjamin Robert Haydon manuscript material : 14 items, 1815-1843.
Author
Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Du Bois, Edward, 1774-1850.
  • Howard, Henry, 1769-1847.
  • Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859.
  • Sartain, John, 1808-1897.
Found In
p1pc Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925 (CStRLIN)NYPW03-A5
Description
14 items
Summary
  • · Autograph account (fragment?), Complaints against Sir Martin Shee and the Royal Academy : [w/m = 1831] : (MISC 1841) : 7 p. in ink; perhaps part of a letter; includes drawing of four hooves on p. 7.
  • · To Edward DuBois, writer : 9 autograph letters signed : -- [ca. 1827] : (MISC 1842) : discussing patrons and patronage. -- 31 Jan 1829 : (MISC 1836) : a diatribe on the state of art and patronage; includes the assertion that "No artist, has so thoroughly investigated the principles of the human figure in England as myself." -- [Feb 1830?] : (MISC 1845) : regarding the raffling of his paintings, "Punch" and "Eucles". With an aquatint after his painting, "Napoleon at St. Helena," engraved for the Electric Museum by John Sartain. -- 1 Mar 1830 : (MISC 1835) : begins, "A thousand thanks--never again say a word about the Academy--I have done with it." -- 22 Apr 1830 : (MISC 1837) : saying he does not want to come on Sunday if artists will be present. -- [post-1831, Jun 21] : (MISC 1844) : begins, "I have finished Napoleon for Sir Robt Peel--and I think you will like it ...". With a crayon sketch of three seated men, signed by Haydon. -- 24 Jul 1831 : (MISC 1839) : asking DuBois to praise his Napoleon when it is finished. -- 29 Aug 1831 : (MISC 1838) : begins, "I like your article yesterday very much. But it is not right to query any man's dialect--Seguier's want of education is his misfortune ..."; also, "My next comic picture shall be a Cockney Steamer." -- [23 Mar 1837?] : (MISC 1843) : including, "Will you lend me for engraving the study of Mrs. Haydon as Ariadne ..."
  • · To Dr. Elliston, his physician : 1 autograph letter signed : 3 May 1833 : (MISC 3780) : offering to paint his portrait in lieu of a fee.
  • · To Sir Henry Howard, secretary of the Royal Academy : 1 autograph note signed : 2 ?Jul 1843 : (MISC 1840) : requesting Howard deliver Haydon's picture of Saragossa "to the Bearer."
  • · To Leigh Hunt, writer and critic : 1 autograph letter signed : [no date; 1815, before Oct] : (H'ANA 0068) : telling Hunt of his affection for him; begins, "I send you the Examiner and hope it will interest you ..."
  • · To "Dear Sir" [Mr. Rigby?] : 1 autograph letter signed : 9 Jun 1837 : (MISC 1868) : begins, "Pray is the desire of the committee to have me lecture to them as strong as before my misfortunes?"
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Biography (note)
  • Benjamin Robert Haydon, English history painter and diarist.
Call Number
Pforz MS
OCLC
301811581
Author
Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846.
Title
Benjamin Robert Haydon manuscript material : 14 items, 1815-1843.
Access
Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Benjamin Robert Haydon, English history painter and diarist.
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Added Author
Du Bois, Edward, 1774-1850. Addressee
Howard, Henry, 1769-1847. Addressee
Hunt, Leigh, 1784-1859. Addressee
Sartain, John, 1808-1897. Engraver
Found In:
p1pc Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925 (CStRLIN)NYPW03-A5
Research Call Number
Pforz MS
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