Scrapbook pages of newspaper clippings and photographs of Franz de Merlier’s paintings and murals, 1898 - 1972
Scope and Contents
This collection documents Franz de Merlier’s life and career as an artist and teacher between 1898 and 1972. This collection notably contains 130 pages of handwritten, autobiographical notes by Franz de Merlier compiled by his son Edouard, a cassette tape of an oral interview between Edouard and Franz de Merlier, as well as slides and photographs of the artist, his artworks, and his students. Series one documents pieces of de Merlier’s life and career as arranged by his family. Series two through three documents de Merlier’s life as he wanted to be remembered, as well as a peek into the mind of an artist drawn to the Brandywine River Valley.
The Franz de Merlier Collection supports works held within the Brandywine Museum of Art’s fine arts collection, donated by the West Chester Area School District, and de Merlier’s wife, Marie Rose de Merlier.
Dates
- Creation: 1898 - 1972
Creator
- From the Collection: de Merlier, Franz, 1878-1974 (Person)
- From the Collection: de Merlier, Edouard (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for researchers by appointment only. Please contact the Research Center for information on access and research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.125 Linear Feet (1 box, 2 binders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter & Leonore Annenberg Research Center - Archives & Special Collections Repository
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
PO Box 141
Chadds Ford PA 19317 United States
610-388-8310
research@brandywine.org