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Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Norman Hornstein

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Norman Hornstein

26 June [1953]

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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
Norman Hornstein
Date
26 June [1953]
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Created by
Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
Norman Hornstein
Title
Letter from Jacob Epstein to Norman Hornstein
Date
26 June [1953]
Description
The letter concerns Epstein's work, mentioning 'Venus', the 'C.L.D.' conferred on him at Oxford [University], his dislike of Morrison, Steel, and Maxwell-Fyfe, the Philadelphia commission is coming to an end and that he has been asked by a University [name illegible] to do a large work. The letter also mentions that Jackie is likely to be called up, that it rained for the Coronation, he is holding a show at the Leicester Galleries in London, and he is doing portraits of two New York girls.
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased for Tate Archive from Peggy Jean Lewis in March 1999.
Reference
TGA 993/12
Futurism London Group Vorticism Direct Carving New English Art Club Camden Town Group British War Art

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  • Letters from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean and Norman Hornstein TGA 993 (13)
    • Letter from Jacob Epstein to Norman Hornstein TGA 993/12
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