Letter from John Trumbull to A. C. de Poggi, August 12, 1788

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Artifact Overview

American artist John Trumbull met Antonio Cesare Poggi while studying in Europe in the late 1700s. Poggi was an artist, art dealer and print publisher. The two became business associates and friends. In this letter from 1788, Trumbull is happy to hear that Poggi has entered an agreement with an engraver to create printing plates of Trumbull's paintings.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

12 August 1788

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

69.144.458.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Ink

Technique

Handwriting

Dimensions

Height: 9.063 in
Width: 14.938 in