"American Artists in Rome," Boston Daily Evening Transcript, July 3, 1869

"American Artists in Rome," Boston Daily Evening Transcript, July 3, 1869

Brewster, Anne Hampton, 1818-1892

Artists--US American

Italy--Rome

Philadelphia Bulletin

Relationships--Networks

Gossip--Published

Intimacy--As Source

Artists--Sculptors--US American

Arts--Studio

Social Events--Studio Visits

The reprint from the Philadelphia Bulletin gives insights into the expatriate community of American artists living and working in Rome. It relies on Brewster's own observations and hearsay.

Credit

Newspaper.com

Brewster, Anne Hampton, 1818-1892

Henry W. Dutton & Son

1869-07-03

Reference

[...] Some of our American artists are remaining in Rome quite late this season, and are very busy finishing, packing and sending off their commissions. [...] I visited Rinehart's studio the other day, also, and found his "antigone" going into marble, and the sculptor himself at work modelling a "Clytie." This promises to be one of the most graceful and beautiful works of this gifted sculptor.. [...] Mr. Herriman, by the way, is said to have the finest private collection in Rome, and most of his pictures are by modern painters, American and French. [...]

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