Frank [Cadogan Cowper], 38 Barrow Hill Road, to his mother

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

COW/2/23

Title

Frank [Cadogan Cowper], 38 Barrow Hill Road, to his mother

Date

22 Jul 1908

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Concerning his commission to paint a fresco in the Houses of Parliament. Six artists are required, each will be paid £400. He was the first to be invited, so he gets the choice of subjects and the other artists are to be chosen to harmonise with him. Byam Shaw is to do one, and he hopes Eden and Ernest Board.

Lord Carlisle came to visit and spoke on the subject. he means to join in with "Show Sunday" next year.

He has become deaf through wax in his ears.