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John Haskell Kemble maritime art collection

Description

This collection forms part of the John Haskell Kemble maritime collection compiled by American maritime historian John Haskell Kemble (1912-1990). The collection contains 125 artworks dating from 1828 to 1981, with subjects pertaining to and/or depicting maritime vessels, including commercial and military ships. Most are oil paintings, with some watercolors also included.

The collection is divided into three series: Commercial, General, and Military. Over two dozen companies are represented in the Commercial series, including Northern Pacific Steamship, Occidental and Oriental, Pacific Mail Steamship, and White Star Line. General artworks include costal and waterfront views as well as a variety of vessels. The Military series contains mainly American naval vessels, but also includes a Peruvian man-of-war schooner and a British Royal Navy frigate.

Type
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Date
1828-1981
Call number
artJHK
Creator
Kemble, John Haskell (1912-1990)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of John Haskell Kemble.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval. Requires extended retrieval and delivery time.
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