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{"value"=>"865", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1812-1886", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1812/1886"}
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1812
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1886
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1812
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1812
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1886
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{"value"=>"Asher B. Durand papers"}
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.</span> <div class=\"address\"> <span class=\"addressline\">Stephen A. Schwarzman Building</span> <span class=\"addressline\">Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788</span></div>"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886), the American engraver and painter, began his career as the pupil and partner of Peter Maverick. After 1835 Durand devoted himself to painting, producing figure pieces, portraits and then landscapes. He and Thomas Cole started the Hudson River school of painting. He founded the National Academy of Design and served as its president from 1845 to 1861. Collection consists of general and family correspondence, biographical materials, journals, and other Durand papers. Correspondence, 1812-1884, relates to Durand's engraving business; painting commissions; tour of Europe in 1840-1841; cholera epidemic in New York in 1831-1832; presidency of the National Academy of Design, 1848-1862; and family matters. Also, biographical sketches of Durand; travel journals; addresses by Durand, 1846-1847; print of an engraving; and printed matter."}
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{"value"=>"Some letters are in French and some are illustrated"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Asher B. Durand papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library</p>"}
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{"value"=>"Durand, A. B. (Asher Brown), 1796-1886", "type"=>"persname"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Asher Brown Durand 1796-1886 engraver and painter. Durand was born in New Jersey, the eighth of eleven children. As a child, he developed his mechanical ability by working in his father, John Durand's workshop. Around 1812 he became an apprentice to Peter Maverick, a steel-engraver. During the next five years, Durand made copies of illustrations for English books sold in America. In 1817, Durand went into partnership with Maverick and during this period he was commissioned to engrave the \"Declaration of Independence\" by John Trumbull. A rift developed between Durand and Maverick; Maverick felt that because he was the one most experienced, he should have executed it. Their partnership ended in 1820. Durand continued to engrave and formed a brief partnership from 1824 to 1832 with his brother Cyrus. Among his most important works were the \"Musidore\" and \"Ariade\". In 1836 Durand gave up engraving and turned his interests toward painting.</p> <p>Durand toured Europe 1840-41 with fellow artists J. F. Kensett, T. P. Rossiter and J. W. Casilear. He served as president of the National Academy of Design 1845-61. During the latter part of his life, Durand stayed active within the intellectual and artistic life of New York City. After a period of fifty-four years, he returned to his birthplace of Jefferson City, N. Y. where he died in 1886.</p> <p>Durand married twice and was widowed by both. At the time of his death, he was survived by several children.</p> <p>Durand descendents</p> <p>Son John, died in 1908 (probably in Paris)</p> <p>Son Fred wrote from Maplewood, N. J. in 1893</p> <p>Daughter Caroline, married George Woodman.</p> <p>Lived in South Orange, N. J. He died in 1893.</p> <p>John. Durand's brother was 17 year younger than he but died in 1905 apparently without issue. He was actually a half-brother</p> <p>One nephew is mentioned in the letters: Durand Woodman, undoubtedly his sister's son</p> <p>John Durand also had another sister.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The papers of Asher B. Durand consist of Biographical sketches of Asher B. Durand. Also included is General Correspondence 1812-84. The early period 1812-20 concentrates on Durand's partnership with Peter Maverick, a steel engraver, their business arrangements with regard to setting up \"Maverick Durand and Co\". NYC, and commissions of work. Some of Maverick's letters to Durand state his grievances with him over commissions. According to Maverick, Durand and his brother Cyrus were not keeping to the terms of agreement regarding how work was to be divided.</p> <p>Correspondence, 1830 - -, includes letters to Durand regarding commissions to engrave bank note vignettes, etc. He also spent several months in Augustus, Florida according to the letters addressed to him. Correspondence c. 1831-32 mentions the cholera epidemic which was sweeping New York and neighboring states. Durand was living outside of New York City at the time. C. 1835 March, Durand wrote to his son John from Washington relating his experiences, especially his portrait sessions with Henry Clay. Later that year in Boston, Durand wrote again regarding his portrait sessions with John Quincy Adams' grand-daughters.</p> <p>The letters of the latter half of 1840 June-1841 are mostly to his son John and to his wife regarding his tour of Europe. Durand wrote about his impressions of London, especially the Royal Academy, and offered opinion of the Queen, as well as his thoughts about Paris, Antwerp, The Hague, Geneva, and Italy, including Florence, Rome, and Milan.</p> <p>The period 1848-84 covers Durand's presidency of the National Academy of Design 1848-62, his conflicts with the rival Art Union, and other subjects. Scattered throughout are letters from Durand to his family.</p> <p>Prominent correspondents include Carey, Lee & Carey, John w. Casilear, Thomas Cole 1836-40, John Durand son, John F. Kensett, William S. Mount, Erastus Dow Palmer, Michael Pekenimo, Luman Reed art patron and Elias B. Wade, Jr. Some letters are in French and illustrated; transcripts are included with many letters.</p> <p>The remaining papers consist of Testimonials. diplomas 1821- 26, including: the National Academy of Design; Addresses 1846-47; undated, by Durand; Broadsides, an auction of engravings 1 and the American Art Union 1; Graphics. a print of an engraving of David Crockett autograph. Journal: 1840 regarding Durand's European trip including 2 small journals in pencil.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>1921, received from Charles Henry Hart gift</p>"}
- processinfo
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{"type"=>"processing", "value"=>"<p>Accessioned by Valerie Wingfield, 4-19-1985</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Available on microfilm; HSSL-Microforms, New York Public Library; *ZM-23 (Reels N19, 20, 21, 25)</p>"}
- extent_statement
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2 linear feet (6 boxes and 1 v.)