The Albert Henry Krehbiel Papers, housed at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art, document the life and career of the American artist and educator Albert Henry Krehbiel (1873–1945).
The collection includes biographical materials, correspondence, writings, sketches, and photographs, providing a comprehensive view of Krehbiel’s artistic development and his role in the Chicago art community.
Notable aspects of the collection are illustrated letters to family and friends, travel logs from his time in Europe, and notes on his experiences with prominent figures such as Mies van der Rohe. The papers also contain proposals for public art commissions and reflections on modern art trends.
This resource is invaluable for researchers studying early 20th-century American art, academic art institutions, and the evolution of artistic practices in Chicago.
