Reference code
CL/1/150
Title
W. Montgomery, 81 Lisson Grove, Glenferrie, Melb., Vic. Australia, to Clausen
Date
25 Aug 1922
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He hoped that Clausen liked the Morrises. Mrs. Morris knew the Millais family in their earlier years. He complains of the Australian attitude against the purchase of old masters, which often appears in the press. However the public do like the new
Van Dyck purchased by Rinder.
Longstaff is doing a roaring trade in portraits in Sydney,
Lambert has gone there too.
Septimus Power has won a commission for a mural war memorial for the National Museum, Melbourne, his design is fine.