ARMT. [A. R. Middleton Todd], to [Henry] Rushbury

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

TOD/3/4/37

Title

ARMT. [A. R. Middleton Todd], to [Henry] Rushbury

Date

c. 1950

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Draft letter thanking Rushbury for proposing him for the Baghdad commission. The journey and the fees are very attractive, but he could see difficulties for himself in painting a full-length portrait of an Arab prince in khaki uniform. He therefore feels it right to withdraw and allow some other painter to take the commission. The letter is accompanied by a press cutting relating to the reopening of the Royal Academy Schools.