Frank L. Emanuel, 2 St. John's Gardens, Holland Park, to Spielmann

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

SP/7/124/2

Title

Frank L. Emanuel, 2 St. John's Gardens, Holland Park, to Spielmann

Date

24 Feb 1931

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Concerning their attempts to denounce modernist art. He had hoped the Art Lovers' League would have attracted funds for libel actions, but has been disappointed. The problem is that "art officials" hold the floor and public opinion. "The tyranny over the whole profession is so great". The National Gallery of British and Foreign Art is debased, he thinks there is room for a new institution.