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Anna de Noailles Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSE/MD 2819
Abstract
Collection of various items by and about the early twentieth century French poet Anna de Noailles, consisting largely of autograph letters from Noailles to various correspondents, and reviews and criticism of Noailles' work in various early twentieth century publications. A number of images and photographs of Noailles are also included, some of which carry inscriptions in her hand.
Dates:
1901 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1904 - 1933
Jacques Hilpert watercolor album
Item
Identifier: MSE/MD-6418
Scope and Contents
Watercolor album by a young Jacques Hilpert. The album consists of twenty-four leaves plus one partial leaf of watercolors (rectos only) over pencil sketches, most of which are signed. The sketches represent street scenes, cafés, and restaurants during la Belle Epoque, with workers, waiters, cyclists, gendarmes, soldiers, well-dressed ladies and gentlemen. The album is sewn in paper wrappers and has a manuscript inscription by the artist "Peint par Jacques Hilpert 15 ans ½" on the front...
Dates:
1896