Reference code
LEI/44/48
Title
Frederic Leighton, 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, to Church
Date
19 Apr 1894
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He is about to commence a large decorative work for The Exchange. It cannot be done in situ due to the lack of light.
Macbeth is assisting him and using "marble medium", which Leighton had used "1000 years ago" on two figures at South Kensington. He fears it will look waxy and prefers Parry's material. he awaits instruction.