E. L. T. Mesens papers 1917-1976 (bulk 1920-1971) Bulk, 1920-1971

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E. L. T. Mesens papers 1917-1976 (bulk 1920-1971) Bulk, 1920-1971

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E.L.T. Mesens collected, supported, and promoted the work of surrealist artists and writers. The archive comprises comprehensive documentation of the Belgian surrealist's career as gallery director, editor, publisher, critic, musician, poet, and artist. Most significant are ca. 3,500 letters (1918-1971) to and from artists, musicians, writers, dealers, and others prominent in the art world, and ca. 800 photographs documenting art that Mesens exhibited or sold.

12.0 linear feet; (30 boxes)

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Mesens, E. L. T. (Edouard Léon Théodore), 1903-1971.

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E.L.T. Mesens supported and promoted the work of surrealist artists and writers, especially those in Belgium and England. He admired the work of Magritte above all and was an early supporter and collector of his paintings. Mesens also wrote music, poetry, and criticism, and created drawings, paintings and collage. From the description of Papers of E. L. T. Mesens, 1917-1976, (bulk 1920-1971). (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 84394807 ...