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Le Keux, John Henry, 1812-1896

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1812 - 1896
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Le Keux correspondence

 Collection
Call Number: OSB MSS 27
Abstract:

The collection consists of professional correspondence of John, Henry and John Henry Le Keux, including letters from publishers, artists, fellow engravers, patrons, and prospective students. Among the correspondents are Robert Batty, Edwin Guest, Augustus Charles Pugin, and Dawson Turner. A letter by George Doo encloses a copy of the Associated Society of Engravers' plan for publishing their National Gallery collection.

Dates: 1811-1879
Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Le Keux correspondence

John Ruskin letters to John Henry Le Keux

 Collection
Call Number: MSS 37
Abstract: This collection comprises 53 items, including 42 letters from John Ruskin to John Henry Le Keux, 1 letter from John James Ruskin to John Henry Le Keux, 7 stand-alone sketches related to Le Keux’s engraving work for Ruskin, annotated printed proofs made by Le Keux for Ruskin and 1 letter from Henry W. Acland to John Ruskin which pertains to Le Keux’s work on the frontispiece for Acland and Ruskin’s The Oxford Museum. While the majority of the items are undated, the...
Dates: 1854-1860
Found in: Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts > John Ruskin letters to John Henry Le Keux