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[[note]] Ranger Mememorial Exp 1958 [[/note]]

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
NEW YORK 28, N.Y.

June 26, 1958

Mr. Vernon C. Porter
Director
National Academy of Design
1083 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Porter:

We would be glad to lend you the two paintings by Ranger. The one called "High Bridge" is no longer in first class condition as the whole paint surface has "alligatored" and the technical boys say this condition cannot be corrected. You may feel that this picture would not represent Ranger at his best and wish to select some other work.

Sincerely,

ATGardner

Albert TenEyck Gardner
Associate Curator of American
Painting and Sculpture

ATG:czs

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