[NASH (John, 1893-1977, R.A., Painter, War Artist, Illustrator and Engraver)]

Autograph letter signed 'John (N)' to Mrs Winifred Arnold, of Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, saying they "received a visit yesterday from a 'mystery' gentleman & his wife who delivered a lovely bottle into my hand - and your note. How kind ... I can only think of my birthday which is on April 11th", he was interested to see "you had got into your new quarters at Little Baddow", 'flu in the New Year "affected my arthritis ... I lost weight & seem to be walking on bare bones!", they are expecting "a visit from our mutual old friends Enid & Francis Leveton ... Bill's sister", so they may celebrate then, "Can you still do any painting?", and recalling "those delightful days at Bigwood", ending "Be assured of our warm regards and affection. Yours ever", 2 sides 8vo., 2nd April light irregular pen mark in bottom right corner of recto crossing one word

Winifred Arnold had attended John's courses at Flatford. In May 1970 he had written a note for her own catalogue, "I remember her pressing me for instruction in perspective and other professional aspects ... but I fended off these requests ... objects were as she saw them and she made them conform to her vision ".

Item Date:  1972

Stock No:  54318      £65

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