Daumier Sculpture: A Critical and Comparative Study, April 30-June 23, 1969
Scope and Contents
Ms. Wasserman's exhibition about Honoré Daumier ran for 2 months in 1969, but was one of her most recognized contributions to the art world throughout the duration of her career. Thus, the papers here include pre-exhibition research starting in 1960, and span throughout Ms. Wasserman's tenure at the Fogg well into the 80's. The research that went into mounting this exhibition and the considerable response from the art world is extremely well documented within these folders.
Of special note in this subseries are the folders of correspondence concerning fake Daumiers. Ms. Wasserman took very seriously every inquiry that was brought to her attention. These folders contain not only correspondence, but also pictures and detailed explanations as to why these pieces are indeed fakes.
Dates
- Creation: April 30-June 23, 1969
Conditions on Access:
Copyright: The President and Fellows of Harvard College hold any copyright in Jeanne L. Wasserman's papers. Copyright in some papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the Harvard Art Museums Archives before publishing quotations from any material in the collection.
Extent
6 linear feet (15 file boxes and 1 half file box)Repository Details
Part of the Harvard Art Museums Archives Repository
The Harvard Art Museums Archives is the official repository for institutional records and historical documents in all formats relating to the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, 1895 to the present. Its collections include papers of individuals and groups associated with the museums' history, including records of past exhibitions, architectural plans, photographs, scrapbooks, and memorabilia, as well as correspondence with collectors, gallery owners, museum professionals, and artists throughout the twentieth century. Its holdings also document the formation of the museums' collections and its mission as a teaching institution.
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