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Artists in Their Studios

Archives of American Art

From the sumptuously furnished studios of the late 19th century to the austere workrooms of the present day, studio spaces have played a dynamic role in the history of American art-not simply reflecting aesthetic visions, but informing them.

This look at artists in their studios, through photographs and documents from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art, offers a behind-the-scenes view into the life of American artists and their unique work spaces.

Don’t miss the companion book, Artists in Their Studios: Images from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art.


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Mark Rothko

Marcel Duchamp playing chess in his studio

Jackson Pollock at work

Jackson Pollock holding a can of paint

Hans Hofmann at work in his studio

John Marin at work in his studio

Willem de Kooning at work in his studio

Joint tax return - income/expense notes

Thought Book, Paris

Robert Motherwell

Alexander Calder marking a piece of metal

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