Twenty five letters (some incomplete) from Ed[ward Burra] to Paul Nash

This material is held atTate Archive

  • Reference
    • GB 70 TGA 7050/225-249
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1934-1946
  • Physical Description
    • 56 pieces

Scope and Content

The letters contain personal and family news, opinions on contemporary artists and exhibitions including John Banting, Burns and Salvador Dali, and detailed descriptions of life in Rye and Hastings during the war. Includes press cuttings from the 'Morning Post' (27 April 1934 and nd) and from 'Tatler' (nd) regarding exhibitions of theirs and other artist's work, and an illustrated letter (TGA 7050/249).