Renowned American artist (1891-1942), one of the principal figures of the Regionalist movement of the 1930s and 1940s, whose painting 'American Gothic' takes a place among the most recognizable icons in the history of American culture. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 20, 1940. Apologetic letter to an admirer, in part: "I hope you will forgive my failure to reply to your letter…Shortly before my talk in Los Angeles, I was taken violently sick with a sinus attack induced by the flight by plane over the mountains from San Francisco. Only because I had given my talk a number of times before was I able to get through it at all…This week I am returning to Los Angeles to do some work there and would be glad to autograph your prints." In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, light creasing, and a few staple holes to the bottom edge.
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