| Collection Name | Wood, Christopher (1901-1930) |
| RefNo | TGA 773/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letters from Christopher 'Kit' Wood to his mother, 1921 |
| Date | Mar-Dec 1921 |
| Extent | 1 folder, 109 pieces |
| Access Status | OPEN |
| Description | In 1921, Wood moved to Paris to pursue his artistic career in earnest, encouraged and assisted by Alphonse Kahn. The letters describe his introduction to Parisian society at a high level, particularly through Tony Gandarillas, a Chilean diplomat who was to be Wood's closest friend and travelling companion for the rest of his short life; his drawing classes, and admiration for the work of Adrian Drian, a great influence at this time; his attempts to find a studio, which he did, at 54 Rue des Sts Peres; and his travels to Italy with Tony Gandarillas. Letters written from: London, Paris, Florence, Italy, Lago di Garda (Italy), Florence, Riva, Versailles, and Chelsea (London). |
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