‘‘Undated letter from Erich Kahn to J.P. Hodin‘, Erich Kahn, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin‘, Erich Kahn, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin – Tate Archive | Tate https://www.tate.org.uk/art/archive/items/tga-20062-4-188-103/undated-letter-from-erich-kahn-to-j-p-hodin
[Translation/transcription] 1 Albert Studios 4 Albert Street NW1 Euston 6507 Dear Pepi, Here is the changeling, born of long, hard labour. ‘The revered child-bearer lies At rest with transfigured eyes’ (Heine on Meyerbeer) Ach, my muse is silent! And the contents of my notebook are mostly just scribbled pictures or at best suggestions and admonitions that would mean nothing to anyone else and are for the most part completely illegible. I wish I could preach manifestos and know what good and evil are like the others, those who have become famous. Whether it’s true or nonsensical seems to matter very …
sort of social conscience that might compel me to paint poor people, miners from Wales