Found 5 collections related to Artists -- Great Britain -- 19th century -- Correspondence

Alfred D'Orsay, styled Count D'Orsay, French artist and man of fashion. The Alfred, Count D'Orsay manuscript material in the Pforzheimer Collection consists of writings, correspondence, and artwork. The writings include a holograph essay discussing a journal article on Lord Byron, and an autograph attestation for a snuff box belonging to Henry IV. The correspondence dates from between 1824 and 1852; correspondents include: Dr. Paul Curie, the physician; Abraham Hayward, the essayist and translator; James Smith, the writer and humorist; and over a dozen others. The artwork consists of a quick pencil and crayon caricature sketch of Teresa Guiccioli. less

Charles Fairfax Murray, English artist and art connoisseur. To Harry Buxton Forman, bibliographer and forger : 1 autograph letter signed : 23 Jul 1879 : (S'ANA 0247i) : from 29 New Bond Street, London (Ellis & White printed stationery) : begins, "I have rec.d a note from Miss [Paola] Clairmont this morning ..."; with a transcription of the note, which discusses Edward Silsbee. less

Auguste Charles Pugin, French-born artist and architectural draughtsman. · To Anne Jackson Mathews, wife of comedian Charles Mathews : 1 autograph letter signed : 3 Nov 1819 : (MISC 3538) : 2 pages (single sheet) : from 34 Store St. : begins, "I beg leave to say in answer to your polite letter that though I am anxious for the progress of my pupils in their professional study; nevertheless I am fully sensible that there are other acquirements to be attended to ...". less

Isaac Taylor of Stanford Rivers, English writer on theology, artist, and inventor. · To Harvey and Darton, publishers : 1 autograph letter signed : 1 Jan 1847 : (MISC 3842) : 2 pages (double sheet) : from Stanford Rivers : begins, "You are I believe aware that in receiving the half yearly payment on bond from yourselves I act as trustee and ex[ecuto]r ...". less

James Wathen, English artist and pedestrian. · To Henry Cave, artist : 1 autograph letter signed : 25 Nov 1815 : (MISC 2391) : 4 pages (double sheet) : from Hereford : begins, "I fear you may have thought me unmindful of my promise, at our parting . . . ." Lists drawings and prints he is sending by the Hereford wagon; writes of his travels. less