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File of eight letters addressed to Arthur Jeffress and Erica Brausen
Letter from Francis Bacon to Erica Brausen, addressed Salisbury, South Rhodesia

Francis Bacon, recipient: Erica Brausen

Letter from Francis Bacon to Erica Brausen, addressed Salisbury, South Rhodesia

27 February 1951

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Created by: Francis Bacon 1909–1992
Recipient: Erica Brausen 1908–1992
Title: Letter from Francis Bacon to Erica Brausen, addressed Salisbury, South Rhodesia
Date: 27 February 1951
Description: In this letter Bacon mentions that he has produced three small paintings that he is excited about and asks for £50 immediately as he has no money to buy materials. He also mentions his travel plans for the next two months.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: The records were acquired from Erica Brausen by purchase in two batches. The records of stock, sales and purchases, scrap albums and photograph albums were purchased in 1986, and the material relating to Francis Bacon in September 1987.
Reference: TGA 863/6/1/3

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Records of the Hanover Gallery TGA 863 (18)
- Material relating to Francis Bacon TGA 863/6 (18)
- - File of eight letters addressed to Arthur Jeffress and Erica Brausen TGA 863/6/1 (8)
  - - Letter from Francis Bacon to Erica Brausen, addressed Salisbury, South Rhodesia TGA 863/6/1/3