KOLLWITZ KATHE: (1867-1945) German artist. A good A.L.S., Kathe Kollwitz, four pages, 8vo, n.p., 2^nd April 1920, to Dora Hitz, on the printed stationery of the Frauenkunstverband (Women's Art Association), in German. Kollwitz states that she was sorry to hear that her correspondent was back in hospital, and continues 'Now to your picture, which is very beautiful, I like it a lot. You want it hung in one of the first halls. But you will only really understand the Berlin Secession if you take a look inside. Radical changes have been made which is evident from the fact that almost all of the rooms have been repainted, in the most vibrant bright colours. Luckily, hanging up the pictures is none of my business, it is done by a member of the board. I imagine hanging up the pictures in the lower rooms as very difficult. I am going back in a few days to see how they have hung up your picture and will then let you know. I will communicate your wishes to the Commission', further referring to another female artist, 'Lore Feldberg, who I consider very talented, was initially supposed to exhibit two works of art, but unfortunately it was then decided to take only one. Her self-portrait with tulips is now on display'. A letter of fine content and excellent association. A dark ink blot appears to the upper left corner, slightly affecting the printed letterhead. VG

Dora Hitz (1856-1924) German painter, a co-founder of the Berlin Secession and Court Painter to the Romanian Royal Family.

Eleonore Feldberg (1895-1966) German painter who studied under Dora Hitz.