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Ben Nicholson OM, recipient: Milein Cosman

Letter from Ben Nicholson to Milein Cosman

29 May 1963

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Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Recipient
Milein Cosman 1921 – 2017
Date
29 May 1963
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Created by
Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Recipient
Milein Cosman 1921 – 2017
Title
Letter from Ben Nicholson to Milein Cosman
Date
29 May 1963
Description
A letter apologising for inviting himself to a recent dinner Cosman held, apologising for his criticism of Cosman's sculptures, Nicholson's approach to sculpting, who Nicholson thinks Cosman should sculpt next and asking if Cosman would be open to discussing sculpting with Nicholson again. Handwritten.
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust, 2021
Reference
TGA 20227/2/647/1

Archive context

  • Personal and professional papers, artwork, correspondence and photographs of Milein Cosman TGA 20227 (260)
    • Correspondence TGA 20227/2 (50)
      • Nicholson, Ben TGA 20227/2/647 (1)
        • Letter from Ben Nicholson to Milein Cosman TGA 20227/2/647/1
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