Moir, Alfred

Abstract

Papers and research files of art historian and collector Alfred Moir (1924-2010), containing photographs, research notes, correspondence, writings, and documents relating to his personal art collection. Art collecting content emphasizes Old Master drawings, while research content focuses on Italian baroque art, particularly the work of Caravaggio and his followers.

Scope and Content Note Relating to Moir's research on Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and his followers. Files contain photographs of works, Moir's research notes, his outlines and drafts for his published articles and books, and offprints or photocopies of other academic or popular press articles relating to Caravaggio. Also includes correspondence with fellow art historians and attribution requests from individuals or institutions. Divided into three subseries: 1: Caravaggio Works, 2: Lost Works, and 3:...