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MSS 09-01

Richard Merrill Gift of Prints of John Nieto (Native American Painter)

Archives Record

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Dates

  • Creation: n.d., 1989, 1993

Extent

  • 7 Items

Abstract

Prints of Native American portraits.

Acquisition Information

Professor Richard Merrill gave this collection of five prints to the University of Virginia Law School Library in April of 2009.

Biographical / Historical Note

John Nieto (1936-2018) was a painter of Hispanic and Native American ancestry whose subjects included wild animals and Native Americans, often painted in bright colors.

Location of Originals

The prints and books are on display in Leslie Ashbrook's office.