Frederic Leighton, 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, to Church

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LEI/44/38

Title

Frederic Leighton, 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, to Church

Date

18 May 1891

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

He finds it interesting that the one preparation he uses entirely for the underpainting of his work is that so completely condemned by Church. He asks whether there is any harm in using rectified petroleum as a vehicle. He had no intention to use Ludwig's "fancy colours".

Language/Script

Dictated.