Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century

1964

Descriptive Summary

Title: Ben Abril Collection, mid-20th century

Dates: 1964

Collection Number: P-088

Creator/Collector:

Extent: .6 linear feet (Boxes: ½ letter, 1 ov)

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: 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

Language of Material: English

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

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

Biography/Administrative History

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

Scope and Content of Collection

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