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Letter from Vanessa Bell to Duncan Grant

Vanessa Bell, recipient: Duncan Grant

Letter from Vanessa Bell to Duncan Grant

[28 July 1919]

© The estate of Vanessa Bell courtesy of Henrietta Garnett

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Created by: Vanessa Bell 1879–1961
Recipient: Duncan Grant 1885–1978
Title: Letter from Vanessa Bell to Duncan Grant
Date: [28 July 1919]
Description: Letter from Vanessa Bell, Charleston, East Sussex, cancelling her intended trip to London to see the Ballets Russes production of 'The three-cornered hat', with designs by Picasso. She blames problems with servants and the 'horrors' of domesticity, which also prevent her from painting. Bell announces her intention to make up with Bunny Garnett after a quarrel, and praises a growing Angelica. Also mentions Mrs Brereton ('La B.'), Nellie Brittain, Mrs Pitcher, and Jenny Pratt.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented to Tate Archive by Henrietta Garnett, May 2007.
Reference: TGA 20078/1/44/97

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Personal papers of Duncan Grant TGA 20078 (234)
- Correspondence TGA 20078/1 (234)
- - Letters from Vanessa Bell to Duncan Grant TGA 20078/1/44 (234)
  - - Letter from Vanessa Bell to Duncan Grant TGA 20078/1/44/97