Robert Motherwell letter to Joseph Cornell, 1950 Feb. 18

Physical Details: Letter : 3 p. : handwritten ; 21 x 16 cm.

Sender: Robert Burns Motherwell (1915-1991)

Recipient: Joseph Cornell (1903-1972)

Description: Motherwell thanks Cornell for an assemblage box that Cornell made for him, and promises Cornell an artwork of his own in return.

Forms part of: Joseph Cornell papers, 1804-1986, bulk 1939-1972

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Robert Motherwell letter to Joseph Cornell, 1950 Feb. 18. Joseph Cornell papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 8025

Subjects:

• Assemblage (Art)
• Cornell, Joseph
• Gifts

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