John Francis Torreano papers
name: label: Creator
content: Torreano, John
topic: label: Occupation
content: Sculptors -- New York (State) -- New York
label: Topic
content: Sculpture -- Study and teaching
acqinfo: label: Provenance
content: Donated 1999 and 2006 by John Torreano.
creator: label: Creator
content: Torreano, John
bioghist: label: Biographical / Historical
content: John Francis Torreano (1941- ) is a New York-based painter known for his works that engage with gems, jewels, and crystal formation. He teaches at New York University.
physdesc: label: Extent
content: 5.4 Linear Feet
label: Extent
content: 2 Linear Feet (Addition)
unitdate: label: Date
content: circa 1970-2004
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
identifier: label: Identifier
content: AAA.torrjohn
objectType: label: Type
content: Collection descriptions
label: Type
content: Archival materials
label: Type
content: Sketchbooks
label: Type
content: Video recordings
genre_format: label: Genre/Form
content: Sketchbooks
label: Genre/Form
content: Video recordings
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Biographical information; personal and professional correspondence; exhibition and subject files; teaching materials; writings by Torreano; appointment and address books; sketchbooks, 20 v.; motion picture film of Torreano's work space and a short film by Torreano entitled "The Shit-Eating Grin"; a VHS video "Art City 1: Made in Manhattan" featuring Torreano; and printed material including exhibition catalogs, announcements, clippings and reviews regarding Torreano's career as a sculptor.