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Tell the Trustees I think it is a very good Sickert — but the question is whether he is important enough for the Tate. I think not; but as an old friend of the artist perhaps I am a prejudiced judge.

James Bolivar Manson

In a country where feeling for art is not one of the national characteristics, it is particularly difficult to arrive at a common understanding of the term "art". There are many obstacles in the way, and some of them are imposed by the mere existence of such a body as the Royal Academy, for lacking any intuition in this matter of art, the majority of people turn to that institution for guidance, and naturally assume that any work receiving its blessing must be a work of art in the strict meaning of the word, and consequently the artistic quality of a painting is, in the popular estimation, measured in ratio to its degree of photographic realism.

James Bolivar Manson

My doctor has warned me that my nerves will not stand any further strain... I have begun to have blackouts, in which my actions become automatic. Sometimes these periods last several hours.... I had one of these blackouts at an official luncheon in Paris recently, and startled guests by suddenly crowing like a cock....

James Bolivar Manson

James Bolivar Manson

James Bolivar Manson

Born: June 26, 1879

Died: July 3, 1945 (aged 66)

Bio: James Bolivar Manson was an artist and worked at the Tate gallery for 25 years, being its Director 1930 1938. In the Tate's own evaluation he was the "least successful" of their Directors.

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