Five letters from Ed(ward) Burra to Margaret Nash, and one reply from Margaret Nash to Burra.

This material is held atTate Archive

  • Reference
    • GB 70 TGA 7050/2048-2052
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1935 - 1952
  • Physical Description
    • 13 pieces + 3 envelopes.

Scope and Content

The letters discuss life in general, with brief references to Conrad Aiken (TGA 7050/2048, 2049 and 2051) and Ben Nicholson (TGA 7050/2048). Includes ink drawing by Burra of Mrs Cory 'layed up with a bad leg on a mound of detritus' (TGA 7050/2049). Letter from Margaret Nash suggests meeting Burra, and requests a private view card for Burra's exhibition at Lefevre Gallery (TGA 7050/2052).

Related Material

Correspondence between Paul and Margaret Nash and Edward Burra (TGA 7050/225-249, TGA 795), also letters from Paul Nash to Burra held on microfilm (TAM 38.2).