Max Beerbohm (British, 1872-1956)

Publicity (Mr Shaw to the Laureate)
inscribed, signed and dated 'Publicity Mr. Shaw, to the Laureate: "Bravo! Without and blarney, Bravo! But look here: you'll never cut me out unless you broadcast." Max 1929' (lower right)
ink and wash
31 x 36cm
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The present work was executed after the publication of Robert Bridges' (Poet Laureate 1913-1930) 'The Testament of Beauty' in 1929

Exhibited
London, The Leicester Galleries, Sir Max Beerbohm, 1952, no.138
Private collection