TLS, one page, 11 x 8.5, Taliesin letterhead, January 8, 1948. Letter to John Young-Hunter, a painter who had studied under John Singer Sargent. In full: “Notwithstanding the very legitimate ‘dun’ it is good to know you are alive and working ‘out West.’ America is West. I don’t think the portrait you painted of her is ‘mother’ as I like to see her. And I’ve hesitated between turning it over to ‘Sis’ and returning it to you. But it is a darn fine piece of painting anyhow. I am sending the balance of the money involved mindful of the promise to ‘throw in’ some Japanese prints. Sometime when you are flying between Taliesin East and the West drop in where they all are and I’ll give you some. Here’s hoping you are inspired to do better work than ever and of course I am old enough to know that belated payments when they do come are sweetest of all.” In fine condition, with light toning to the left panel. After becoming well-known for his portraits of society figures, Young-Hunter moved to Taos and started specializing in western topics. His portrait of Wright’s mother, Anna, today hangs above the fireplace at Taliesin. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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