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Letter from William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, April 12, 1909

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Title
Letter from William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, April 12, 1909
Creator
Rothenstein, William, 1872-1945  
Date
1909-04-12  
Description
One letter from English painter William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, apologizing for being unable to visit her as he contracted the measles while visiting a friend. Rothenstein attempts to answer Helen's question about a fellow painter, "Walker," whom Rothenstein describes as having a "biblical quality," to his work. He also mentions Helen has come into contact with many admired artists during her career.
Extent
1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions
15.5 x 20.3 cm
Language
English
Subject
  • Rothenstein, William, 1872-1945  
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Sub-Series
Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham
Box Number
5
Folder Number
28
Folder Title
Rothenstein, Sir William to Helen Allingham, 1909
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 28: Rothenstein, Sir William to Helen Allingham, 1909
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
00003_005_028_01
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, April 12, 1909
CreatorRothenstein, William, 1872-1945  
Date1909-04-12  
DescriptionOne letter from English painter William Rothenstein to Helen Allingham, apologizing for being unable to visit her as he contracted the measles while visiting a friend. Rothenstein attempts to answer Helen's question about a fellow painter, "Walker," whom Rothenstein describes as having a "biblical quality," to his work. He also mentions Helen has come into contact with many admired artists during her career.
Extent1 leaf, 4 pages
Dimensions15.5 x 20.3 cm
LanguageEnglish
Subject
  • Rothenstein, William, 1872-1945  
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence
Sub-SeriesSub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham
Box Number5
Folder Number28
Folder TitleRothenstein, Sir William to Helen Allingham, 1909
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 28: Rothenstein, Sir William to Helen Allingham, 1909
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier00003_005_028_01
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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