‘‘Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean Hornstein‘, Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis, 02 July [1957]‘, Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis, 02 July [1957] – Tate Archive

Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis

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Created by: Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis 1918–2010
Title: Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean Hornstein
Date: 02 July [1957]
Description: The letter concerns Epstein's family affairs and work, mentioning Peggy Jean's and Epstein's own travel plans and his progress on his work for Coventry Cathedral ('St Michael's Victory over the Devil' 1958). The letter also mentions personal matters including that he is feeling worn out, trees being cut down in Hyde Park, his visits to Epping Forest on Sundays, the lack of time to do portraits and Kathleen's resistance to visiting America. Includes original envelope.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased for Tate Archive from Peggy Jean Lewis in March 1999.
Reference: TGA 993/5

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