Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century, 1964

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Abril, Ben, 1923-1995
Abstract:
Extent:
.6 linear feet (Boxes: ½ letter, 1 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Two photograph albums, photographs. Mostly color photographs of paintings by Los Angeles artist Ben Abril depicting historic buildings and scenes in Los Angeles, primarily Bunker Hill. Also some publicity (newspaper clippings from the Herald Examiner, March 8, 1964) connected with his paintings, some of which are in the Museum collections. Also loose black/white and color photos of the artist at work. 1964, undated

Biographical / historical:

Abril (1923-1995) worked nights which allowed him to paint during his spare daytime hours. The artwork spanned 18 years.

Indexed terms

Places:
Bunker Hill (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359