Letters, 1945-1954.

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Letters, 1945-1954.

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Collection includes a letter dated 1945 to Rene Mendes-France in which Hartung expresses his willingness to participate in the "Exposition des Surindependants 45," but explains that his major canvases are too large to transport so he must exhibit smaller paintings and drawings in their stead; he alludes to his "return from the war" and the support of Henri Goetz for his inclusion in the show ("Impossible" is pencilled in red across the top of the letter). In another letter (3 p., 1954 June 12) to an unknown correspondent, Hartung comments on photographs (possibly of his own work) which have been sent to him and gives a brief autobiography. With an undated note in pencil.

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Goetz, Henri, 1909-1989

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Hartung, Hans, 1904-1989

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Hartung was born in Leipzig, Germany in September 21, 1904.He was was a German-French painter, known for his gestural abstract style. He was also a decorated World War II veteran of the French Foreign Legion.In 1947 in Paris he had his first solo exhibition. By the late 1950s he had achieved recognition for his gestural paintings, which were nearly monochromatic and characterized by configurations of long rhythmical brushstrokes or scratches. In 1960 he was awarded the International Grand Prix f...

Mendès-France, René

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