Letter from Sarah Purser to Mary Swanzy regarding the death of Stella Seely
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Handwritten letter with envelope from Sarah Purser to Mary Swanzy discussing the sudden death of Stella Seely as well as the artworks being shown in Dublin and the new National Gallery director's position. Artists mentioned are Jack B Yeats, Harry Clarke, Mainie Jellett and Mrs [Grace] Henry. The letter mentions 'M Jellett's "two abstract things"', possibly a reference to Jellett exhibiting two abstract paintings at the Dublin Painters Group Exhibition.
Creator
Purser, Sarah Henrietta
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| Title | Letter from Sarah Purser to Mary Swanzy regarding the death of Stella Seely |
|---|---|
| Creator | Purser, Sarah Henrietta |
| Date | 21 October 1923 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/SWA1/1/3/32 |
| Level | Item |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2 items |
| Copyright | Material may only be reproduced, in accordance with NGI Library and Archives access policy, with permission of the archivist, and in accordance with relevant copyright legislation. |
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IE NGI/IA/SWA1/1/3/32 This recordIrish Art ArchiveMary Swanzy (1882 - 1978)Patrick J Murphy GiftCorrespondenceLetter from Sarah Purser to Mary Swanzy regarding the death of Stella Seely
IE NGI/IA/SWA1/1/3/32 This record