Papers of Ithell Colquhoun (1906-1988)

[c.1700–1987]

Items available online are a range of works by Ithell Colquhoun including early watercolours and writings. The collection also includes: correspondence from leading figures in the art world from Man Ray to Lady Ottoline Morrell; records relating to Ithell's interest in the Occult; and surrealist paintings produced by her students.

Also available to view online from this collection is a typescript entitled, 'Recollection of Kurt Schwitters' - an article by Ithell Colquhoun about Schwitters' life and her acquaintance with him.

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

Collection Owner
Ithell Colquhoun 1906–1988
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Bequeathed by Ithell Colquhoun to the Tate Archive
Reference
TGA 929

215 objects in this collection

Title
Papers of Ithell Colquhoun (1906-1988)
Date
[c.1700–1987]
Description
Items available online are a range of works by Ithell Colquhoun including early watercolours and writings. The collection also includes: correspondence from leading figures in the art world from Man Ray to Lady Ottoline Morrell; records relating to Ithell's interest in the Occult; and surrealist paintings produced by her students.

Also available to view online from this collection is a typescript entitled, 'Recollection of Kurt Schwitters' - an article by Ithell Colquhoun about Schwitters' life and her acquaintance with him.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the archive catalogue.
Reference
TGA 929

Showing 120 of 215 objects

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Penwith Society of Arts first exhibition catalogue

1949

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Circular letter from David Lewis, Penwith Society of Arts

28 February 1950

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Letter from David Lewis, Penwith Society of Arts, to Ithell Colquhoun

2 March 1950

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Circular letter from David Lewis, Penwith Society of Arts, to Ithell Colquhoun

7 March 1950

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Letter from David Lewis, Penwith Society of Arts, to Ithell Colquhoun

[1950]

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Penwith Society of Arts broadsheet

1950

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Submission form for Penwith Society of Arts Winter Exhibition

c.November 1967

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Submission form for Penwith Society of Arts Associate Exhibition

c.October 1967

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Circular letter from Kathleen Watkins, Penwith Society of Arts

1 January 1968

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Submission form for Penwith Society of Arts Associates Exhibition

1968

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Sketching showing proposed entrance to Penwith Society of Arts

date not known

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Circular letter from Leonard Williams, Penwith Society of Arts

July 1968

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Submission form for Penwith Society of Arts exhibition

1968

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Circular letter from Kathleen Watkins, Penwith Society of Arts

5 May 1969

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Letter from Kathleen Watkins, Penwith Society of Arts, to Ithell Colquhoun

1 June 1970

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Letter from Kathleen Watkins, Penwith Society of Arts, to Ithell Colquhoun

12 July 1971

Ithell Colquhoun, recipient: Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK) Draft letter from Ithell Colquhoun to Penwith Society of Arts

15 June 1979

Penwith Society of Arts (Cornwall, UK), recipient: Ithell Colquhoun Letter from Kathleen Watkins, Penwith Society of Arts, to Ithell Colquhoun

13 August 1981