Description
This collection contains the papers of Canadian-American painter Arthur Rozaire (1879-1922) and documents
multiple generations of the Rozaire (or Rosaire) family from 1839 to 2004. Includes exhibition catalogs and art-related publications
about
Rozaire and other artists; genealogical materials; correspondence, including a large number of letters
from Rozaire's colleagues and friends following his death; and photographs chiefly of Rozaire family members.
Background
Arthur Dominique Rozaire (Rosaire) (1879-1922) was born in Montreal, Canada, on
January 17, 1879, to Dominique Joseph Francois Rosaire, a decorative designer, and
Mary Hammall. Rozaire attended the Quebec Council of Arts and Manufactures at
Monument National. There he studied under Edmond Dyonnet. Upon graduation, Rozaire
continued his studies at the Art Association of Montreal (AAM). Rozaire again
studied under respected Canadian artists William Brymner and Maurice Cullen.
Extent
548 items + ephemera in 6 boxes
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to
quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such
activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is
one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services
Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.