System Number: 05914
Date: 18 May 1897
Author: George Washington Vanderbilt[1]
Place: London
Recipient: JW
Place: [Paris]
Repository: Glasgow University Library
Call Number: MS Whistler V3
Document Type: ALS[2]
London
Longs Hotel
May 18th 97
Dear Mr Whistler
yesterday when Sturges[3] told me you were not in London I was greatly disappointed, both because I had looked forward [p. 2] to seeing you, venturing to hope for a Sunday afternoon visit to your studio, to make up for the visit I lost in March, and because I have a favor to ask of you. Is there a chance of your returning [p. 3] to London soon and if you do will you consider me a fit subject for a portrait[4]? I am expecting to be here until the end of June and again in the fall. I cannot begin to tell you how much I want [p. 4] an example of your great work. I revel at present in possessing your etchings but want an oil too.
Hoping you will consider this favourably believe me with deep esteem
Your admirer
George Vanderbilt
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Notes:
1. George Washington Vanderbilt
George Washington Vanderbilt (1862-1914), collector [more].
2. ALS
Written on mourning paper.
3. Sturges
Jonathan Sturges (1864-1911), author and translator [more].
4. portrait
JW accepted the commission (Portrait of George W. Vanderbilt (YMSM 481); see also the Portrait of George Vanderbilt (M.1505)). His reply is dated 20 May 1897, #09488.