"The newly acquired material includes correspondence between Cecil French and the art dealer David Gould from 1946 to 1952, alongside a sketchbook, photographic negatives, and a substantial group of prints, engravings and woodcuts."
"The archive had remained within the estate of David Gould, co-founder of the Taranman Gallery in Knightsbridge. Its acquisition represents a rare opportunity to reunite documentary material with the artworks to which it relates."
"Bringing the archive into public ownership is expected to support future research, exhibitions and interpretation, offering a fuller picture of both French's work and the wider context of Pre-Raphaelite collecting."
Hammersmith & Fulham Council has acquired an archive belonging to Cecil French, a significant collector of neglected Victorian art. French's collection, which was donated to the council, adds depth to his legacy. The newly acquired materials include correspondence with art dealer David Gould, a sketchbook, photographic negatives, and various prints. This acquisition reunites documentary material with related artworks and is expected to support future research and exhibitions, providing a fuller understanding of French's work and Pre-Raphaelite collecting.
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