Art and insanity, one case : Blakelocke at Middletown

Author

Davidson, Abraham A.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Smithsonian studies in American art. 1989, Num. 3, Vol. 3, p. 54-71, 15 ill. (3 col.)

ISSN

0890-4901

Abstract (en)

Presents new evidence from recently discovered correspondence concerning Blakelock's bouts of insanity, establishing that these began ca.1888, 11 years before his confinement at Middletown State Hospital in upstate New York; examines examples of his art during the period 1888-1919.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing -- United States
• Blakelock, Ralph Albert, 1847-1919
• Painting
• United States
• 1800-2000
• Mental illness
• Correspondence
• Art

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin -- États-Unis
• Blakelock, Ralph Albert, 1847-1919
• Peinture
• Etats-Unis
• 1800-2000
• Maladie mentale
• Correspondance
• Art

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920401-00420712

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