Charles Lang Freer: Patron of American Art in the Gilded Era

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Summary

Discusses Charles Lang Freer and his interest in art. Begins with his early collecting years then describes his work as a patron, his interaction with dealers, and the evolution of his taste in art. Gives a good background for his collection of Oriental and American art at the Freer Gallery.

Subject

  • Freer, Charles Lang 1854-1919
  • Freer Gallery of Art

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Notes

Master's thesis

Contained within

(Dissertation)

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1975

Topic

  • Art
  • Benefactors
  • Art, American
  • Art, Oriental
  • Gifts
  • History
  • Art--History
  • Art objects
  • Biography

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