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Scope and Contents
This collection contains nineteen pieces of correspondence written by Thomas Cole to Daniel Wadsworth (1771-1848) spanning the 1826-1832. Cole wrote to Wadsworth as an artist commissioned to paint works thus the subjects dealt with include the painting of Katerskill Falls (1826), and other works such as the Garden of Eden (1828) done for Wadsworth. Along with discussions of Cole's works from this period, one piece of correspondence from Florence, Italy expressing his desire to return home after having spent the past two years in England, dated July 13, 1832.
The collection also contains a pamphlet about Cedar Cove (Cole's home, now a national historic site), a container for manuscripts, and a folder of transcriptions of letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1826 - 1832
Creator
- From the Collection: Cole, Thomas, 1801-1848 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: .25 Cubic Feet (1 flat box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford Connecticut 06106