Joseph St. Lawerence print collection
Abstract
The Joseph St. Lawerence Print Collection contains 36 prints and other items created by Baltimore artist Joseph St. Lawrerence. Much of the works are portraits and figures, often nudes, based on biblical and mythological sources. St. Lawerence, an essentially self-taught printer, sculptor, and painter, was one of the first to make use of dry-plate lithography invented by Baltimore printer Harry Gipe in the 1960s.
Dates
- 1962-1978
Creator
- St. Lawerence, Joseph, 1912-1985 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Biographical Note
Born in Baltimore in 1912, St. Lawerence began his artistic career at age 14 when he was apprenticed to a commercial decorator of churches and theaters. During World War II he served as a topographical draftsman in the U.S. Army Air Corps. St. Lawerence, an essentially self-taught printer, sculptor, and painter, was one of the first to make use of dry-plate lithography invented by Baltimore printer Harry Gipe in the 1960s.
St. Lawerence’s work was exhibited internationally and his prints can also be found in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress. St. Lawerence died in his home in Baltimore in 1985.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Collection is organized into 9 folders with no apparent arrangement.
Physical Location
Collection is located in drawer house with Large Print Collection, OS M Maps, etc.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Joseph St. Lawerence, 1981; Accession number 001239.
Scope and Contents
Much of St. Lawerence’s works are portraits and figures, often nudes, based on biblical sources. The 36 items in the collection are arranged in 9 folders and date from 1967 to 1977. The collection consists of 30 prints, 5 lithographic plates and a photograph of a silver spoon, which the artist described as “the only tool I have ever used to make Fine Art Prints.”
Creator
- St. Lawerence, Joseph, 1912-1985 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Joseph St. Lawerence print collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Damon Talbot
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2020-03-03: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Emily Somach.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org