Papers of Edward Burra

1901–70s

Available online are records relating to Edward Burra's involvement with Humbert Wolfe's 'ABC of the Theatre' published in 1932 by Cresset Press Ltd, for which Burra provided illustrations. The selection includes proof illustrations used in the book, a typescript of the text used in the book and a letter from Cresset Press Ltd.

Also available online are drawings by Burra and a letter from Paul Nash to Burra.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the Archive catalogue.

Collection Owner: Edward Burra 1905–1976
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented to the Archive by Lady Ann Ritchie in February 1977.
Reference: TGA 771

3 objects in this collection

Papers of Edward Burra

3 Objects
- Artworks and sketchbooks of Edward Burra
  
  Object
- Material relating to or by Paul Nash, collected by Edward Burra
  
  3 Objects

Title: Papers of Edward Burra
Date: 1901–70s
Description: Available online are records relating to Edward Burra's involvement with Humbert Wolfe's 'ABC of the Theatre' published in 1932 by Cresset Press Ltd, for which Burra provided illustrations. The selection includes proof illustrations used in the book, a typescript of the text used in the book and a letter from Cresset Press Ltd.

Also available online are drawings by Burra and a letter from Paul Nash to Burra.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the Archive catalogue.
Reference: TGA 771