Walter Gilbert, 62-66 Weaman St., Birmingham, to Spielmann | Archives | RA Collection

Archive context

Royal Academy of Arts Archive
1. Spielmann papers
  1. Correspondence concerning Alfred Gilbert's proposed position at the British School at Rome

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Reference code

SP/9/3

Title

Walter Gilbert, 62-66 Weaman St., Birmingham, to Spielmann

Date

12 Aug 1924

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Alfred Gilbert has written to him saying that he is not applying for the post of Director of the Prix de Rome students himself, but that certain friends are advocating for him. The present director is an archaeologist and this is seen as insufficient for the painters and sculptors.