Stanhope Alexander Forbes, recipient: Elizabeth Forbes

Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed Rose Hill, Putney Park Avenue, London

16 April 1888

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Created by: Stanhope Alexander Forbes 1857–1947
Recipient: Elizabeth Forbes 1859–1912
Title: Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed Rose Hill, Putney Park Avenue, London
Date: 16 April 1888
Description: The letter concerns J. Carne-Ross' play 'Forgery'. The letter also mentions criticisms of the New English Art Club in the papers, which state that 'Palmistry' has no chance of selling. The letter also mentions Gotch's private view, Alfred East's landscapes and Leonard Courtney.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Donated to Tate Archive in 1990 by Miss Monica Anthony.
Reference: TGA 9015/2/2/108

Realism Newlyn School Rural Naturalism New English Art Club Victorian / Genre Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood British Impressionism

Archive context

Papers of Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947) TGA 9015 (120)
- Correspondence from Stanhope Forbes TGA 9015/2 (117)
- - One hundred and fifty four letters written by Forbes to his future wife Elizabeth Armstrong TGA 9015/2/2 (117)
  - - Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed Rose Hill, Putney Park Avenue, London TGA 9015/2/2/108