Carlton Lake: An Inventory of His Collection in the Art Collection at the Harry Ransom Center Descriptive Summary Creator: Lake, Carlton, 1915-2006 Title: Carlton Lake Art Collection Dates: circa 1772-1985 (bulk circa 1910-1935) Extent: 41 boxes, 1 flat file drawer (1,098 items) Abstract: The Carlton Lake Art Collection is comprised mainly of drawings on paper, plus some paintings and sculpture, by modern French artists, most of whom had some connection to the French literary scene. The works of Christian Bérard, Félix Hilaire Buhot, Jean Cocteau, Raoul Dufy, André Hellé, Jean Hugo, Valentine Hugo, Berthe Morisot, Armand Rassenfosse, Odilon Redon, Arthur Rimbaud, Sir Francis Rose, and Ivan Thiele dominate the collection. Other prominent artists represented include Ferdinand Bac, Paterne Berrichon, Pierre Bonnard, Alexander Calder, Paul Cézanne, Richard Cosway, Alexandre Dumas fils, Henri de Groux, Max Jacob, Augustus John, Marcel Marceau, Marie Monnier, Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, Leo Stein, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Access: Open for research. Please note that a minimum of 24 hours notice is required to pull Art Collection materials to the Ransom Center's Reading and Viewing Room. Some materials may be restricted from viewing. To make an appointment or to reserve Art Collection materials, please contact the Center's staff at
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