Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean

Created by: Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis 1918–2010
Title: Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean
Date: 19 May [1955]
Description: The letter concerns his future visit to USA to see his work 'Social Consciousness (Philadelphia Group)' (1951-3). The letter also mentions his work 'Madonna and Child' (1950-52), his moulder 'Gaskin' letting him down and that he is worn out from working. Includes original envelope.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased for the Tate Archive from Peggy Jean Lewis in two batches, sixty letters in 1987 and the photographs and three letters in 1989.
Reference: TGA 8716/42

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