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Reproductions of art works by artist
c.1914-1968
Reproductions of artworks arranged alphabetically by artist. Reproductions were made in a range of media, including photographs and prints.
Art works and reproductions
c.1914-1968
Series of original artworks and reproductions. Artworks were generally either gifted to Read or sent to him for comment or review.
Travel
c, 1930s - 1968
Series documenting Read's extensive international travels. Files are grouped by country/countries visited, and often document multiple trips. The files cover lecture tours, British Council visits and ...
Art works catalogue and insurance paperwork
1950 - 1968
This file contains correspondence and associated material including statements, cheques, receipts and lists of art works relating to various insurance, including of art works, taken out by Herbert Rea...
China
Payne, Robert (1911-1983); Gray, Basil (1904-1989)
c.1959 - 1961
Files concerning a visit made by Read to China in September - October 1959. He went at the invitation of the Chinese Department for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, the purpose of the visit ...
Original art works
1952 - 1968
This file contains original lithographs by: Alfred Manessier (signed, no. 62 of 200, cover of an exhibition catalogue, Galerie de France, 1952). Massimo Campigli ("Deux Femmes assises”, signed, n...
Kindlers Malerei Lexicon
c.1959 - 1968
Correspondence, notes and associated material relating to Herbert Read's work on the first edition of Kindler's Malerei Lexicon. These substantial files are arranged in approximate chronological order...
Miscellaneous articles
Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)
1929-1969
This file contains clippings and offprints of published articles, letters, poems and plays by Herbert Read. In most cases the articles have been cut from their original context, but where an entire co...
Correspondence: organisations and institutions
c.1914 - 1968
This series contains correspondence and associated material chiefly addressed to Herbert Read from 170 organisations and institutions with some letters, carbon copies and manuscript drafts by Read. Ca...
Herbert Read Archive
Read, Sir Herbert Edward (1893-1968)
c.1908-1977
Papers and correspondence of Sir Herbert Read (1893 - 1968). The collection is divided into 17 series and reflects Read's broad interests, connections and activities: 1. First World War service 2...