MONET, CLAUDE (1840-1926)[1] French impressionist painter, and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature. The term Impressionism is derived from the title of his painting Impression, Sunrise.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 8vo, Villa St. Louis, Poissy, 21 March '83. With holograph envelope.
“Sir,(Gustave Geffroy) I only read today the kind of article you devoted to my show; please allow me to send you my most sincere thanks because not everyone has had the courage to defend me. I thank you a thousand times, Sir, and trust you will believe in my best sentiments.” Signed, “Claude Monet”. (Item ID: 1782)
$7,500.00
"La Justice" is the newspaper where Geffroy worked and where Monet sent this letter. It is the beginning of a long relationship between Monet and his good friend. A very special connection.
