7 Reece Mews
London SW7.

Re Peter Beard
Arles Computer Dissolve
Paris M.O.M.A 1986. 1 hr.

Attention Getty Museum Group

Having for many years seen the remarkable Diaries and photographs that Peter Beard has made to record a unique and remarkable life, I believe this form of documentation has enormous value and interest to a wide range of people, especially to artists, as a compost from which they could draw vast types of inspiration.  I  think it is now a time to redefine photography in relation to our existence – I believe Peter Beard’s works are especially important and should be supported –

Unfortunately in the past a number of these remarkable diaries were destroyed in a fire- In this short letter I have tried to convey to you how valuable and interesting Peter Beard’s work has been to me- I can be reached at this address at any time you would like further information on this subject.

Yours very sincerely
Francis Bacon, 1986