Letter
December 1964 (hand written)
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This letter was written from the artist Jean Hugo to the photographer and costume designer Cecil Beaton. It accompanied a bright gouache sketch showing a scene from the 1942 production of Phèdre at the Comédie Francaise which was once part of the private collection of Frosca (the nickname of Madame Euphrasis Munster who had a close relationship with the artist). The letter explains that the artist is giving the sketch to Beaton as he knows that Fosca was very fond of him and would be pleased to know it is being given to Beaton.
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| Brief description | A brief letter in black ink on cream paper from the artist Jean Hugo to the photographer and costume designer Cecil Beaton dated 20.XII.64. |
| Physical description | A brief letter in black ink on cream paper from the artist Jean Hugo to the photographer and costume designer Cecil Beaton. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Historical context | Letter addressed to Beaton from the artist Jean Hugo |
| Summary | This letter was written from the artist Jean Hugo to the photographer and costume designer Cecil Beaton. It accompanied a bright gouache sketch showing a scene from the 1942 production of Phèdre at the Comédie Francaise which was once part of the private collection of Frosca (the nickname of Madame Euphrasis Munster who had a close relationship with the artist). The letter explains that the artist is giving the sketch to Beaton as he knows that Fosca was very fond of him and would be pleased to know it is being given to Beaton. |
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| Accession number | S.439:2-1980 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2010 |
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