Giuseppe Donato Papers : Collection Summary
Collection Summary
| Title: | Giuseppe Donato Papers |
| Date: | 1897-1965, n.d. |
| Creator(s): | Donato, Giuseppe |
| Extent: | 6 linear feet |
| Code: | DON |
| Repository: | Philadelphia Museum of Art. |
| Abstract: | This collection consists primarily of personal correspondence between the French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) and his former student Giuseppe Donato (1881-1965), who became a noted Philadelphia sculptor. There are approximately one dozen original items written by Rodin, and photocopied versions of the 30 pieces of correspondence sent by Donato. Letters from a few other individuals associated with Rodin are also included, as well as a small portrait photograph Rodin autographed to Donato and a clip of Rodin's hair. All 20 pieces of correspondence, including the notated calling cards, are in French. The 1965 obituary of Donato published in the Philadelphia Bulletin is also included.
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