Related people/organizations
Hans Simons (author)
Gonzalo Fonseca (addressee)
Date
September 17 1959
Work Type
correspondence
Description
Letter from New School President, Hans Simons to the Uruguayan artist, Gonzalo Fonseca, who Simons addresses as Salo, regarding the commission of a mural to be installed in the lobby of the Jacob M. Kaplan Hall of the 66th West 12th Street building. The letter confirms the receipt of a report from Fonseca about the state of the work, and mentions that a check of $2000 is attached to cover the costs of all materials needed.
The mosaic was completed in 1961 and as of 2016 is on view at the same location.
Identifier
NS010103_000003
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