The following is a request for information concerning Liberty P. Ball, the
19th century New York portrait painter.
I am preparing a short dictionary entry for this artist, but am having
difficulty finding any information other than that in the following sources:
National Academy of Design Exhibition Record, 1826-1850 (Cowdry, 1943);
Groce and Wallace (1957); Who Was Who in American Art (1999). He exhibited
at the National Academy of Design 1844 to 1858, and is listed in the Utica
City Directory for the year 1839. I've contacted The Munson-Williams-Proctor
Institute, which had no information, and am waiting to hear from the United
County Historical Society in Utica.
Any information or leads regarding this artist and his work would be greatly
appreciated. Please send any replies to me off the list.
Thank-you.
Patricia Siska
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