Gustaf O. Dalstrom, "An Abandoned Farm", 1934
Scope and Content
Harold L. Doolittle's collection of etchings, engravings, and lithographs mostly comes from the first 50 years of the 20th century and represents a large number of artists, some more famous than others. Doolittle himself contributed more than 30 of his own etchings, all of which are landscapes. There are sketches of Yosemite, California hills, mountains and more. Other art in the collection, especially from the Chicago Society of Etchers and the Society of American Etchers, takes a similar approach. The oldest print dates to 1799 with Francisco Goya's “Ya es Hora," one of several 18th and 19th century works. Goya is joined by other well known artists including Gustaf Dalstrom, George Elbert Burr, Maxime Lalanne, Richard E. Bishop and Charles A. Platt.
Dates
- Creation: 1934
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Biographical/Historical note
Gustaf Dalstrom contributed “An Abandoned Farm,” a 1934 work, to the Chicago Society of Etchers. Dalstrom himself served as the president of the society beginning in 1927. One of his most famous works was “The Great Indian Council.” Dalstrom died in 1971 after making art for most of his life.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu