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Alan Gussow letters to Ellen Dissanayake, 1989-1992

Gussow, Alan, 1931-1997

Painter, Writer

Overview

Collection Information

Size: 12 Items

Summary: Alan Gussow letters to Ellen Dissanayake include 12 letters that document the professional exchange between artist, teacher, and author Alan Gussow and writer and teacher Ellen Dissanayake between 1989 and 1992.

Biographical/Historical Note

Alan Gussow (1931-1997) was a painter and writer in New York. He studied painting at Cooper Union and at the American Academy in Rome.

Provenance

Donated in 2022 by Ellen Dissanayake.

Language Note

English .

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How to Cite This Collection

Alan Gussow letters to Ellen Dissanayake, 1989-1992. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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