ADAMS, Norman

Letter from Norman Adams to Howard Bliss.

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Letter from Norman Adams to Howard Bliss.

Letter to Bliss written by Norman Adams. Not dated but a London address, circa 1950, as the address is the same for another letter dated 1951. Two pages written in fountain pen. Thanking him for the tickets to a party at the Tate Gallery and inviting Bliss and John Marshall for supper.

Size of each sheet 25 x 18.5 cm (10 x 7.5 inches)

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From the collection of Howard Bliss (1894-1977) and John Marshall (1911-1995) Howard Bliss was an important patron and a close friend to Ivon Hitchens

Norman Adams RA British 1927 2005) was a British artist, and professor of painting at the Royal Academy Schools. Besides painting he was a stage and costume designer, and painted murals and made pots. He studied at harrow School of a Art 1948-51 and had his first solo show at Gimpel Fils in 1952. And Fine Art Society in 2004. He had early success in stage design and mural painting s. From 1962-70 he was the head of painting school at Manchester College of Art, later becoming professor of painting at Newcastle University, 1981-6. From 1986-95 he was professor of painting and keeper at Royal Academy. His work is held at the Tate Gallery. He was married to the English poet and artist Anna Adams (1926 2011).

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Publisher: Self published.
Date: 1950
Place: London
Book ID: 60003079