Acclaimed American portrait and still life painter (1907–1997). ALS, one page, 7 x 10, Sentinel Ranch letterhead, no date. Letter apologizing for her lack of writing. In part: “I have had a very sad three years—my husband, Peter Hurd, was put into a nursing home the victim of Alzheimer’s Disease…I have been able to paint, however, though not a great many pictures.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.