Heaney, Seamus. (1939 - 2013) [Mervyn Cordner]
Original Signed Drawing and Two Letters inscribed by Heaney to the Artist
Striking original drawing in red and white pencil, 13 x 15.5 inches on paper mounted to artist's board, of the great poet Seamus Heaney, signed by the artist lower right "Mervyn Cordner" and signed in black ink "Seamus Heaney / for Mervyn Cordner." Together with two communications from Heaney regarding the portrait: ANS ("Seamus Heaney") on the verso of a postcard photograph of T.S. Eliot as a young boy, postmarked 13 Nov, 1990, "Dear Mr. Cordner, Send the drawing to me at 191 Strand Road, Dublin 4 and I'll sign it."; TLS ("Seamus Heaney"), 1 p, 19 November, 1990, complimenting the quality of the "fine piece of work," but adding "You will not, I hope, think me unnecessarily officious if I make one request. I would appreciate a short formal note from you saying that the signed drawing is for your own personal collection and will not be reproduced in any way." All in fine condition. (10158)Signed Photograph Literature