Autograph Letter Signed.

Rops, Félicien, Belgian artist (1833-1898).

Verlag: no place, no date.

Beschreibung

8vo. 1 p. Double sheet. Moderate scattered foxing, some staining along left edge from previous cello tape hinging, horizontal fold. To Léon Dewez ("My dear friend"), in French, explaining that he could not reach his studio when expected because of heart palpitations, reporting that he should be available beginning Tuesday, that he expects work to be complete by December 30, and hoping that [publisher Alphonse] Lemerre will be pleased. […] I must excuse myself for not having been able to make it to the studio. During the day I experienced such violent heart palpitations that I took the precaution of visiting my doctor […] I am at your disposal on Tuesday & every day of the week. "I am very happy that this business is coming off, & I thank you for your help in making the connection. I am already at work & I am taking all possible care with it. I've kept my models on & everything will be completed by December 30.--I hope that Lemerre will be happy with me, & will attest that I have become 'a serious artist' […]". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 86209

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Autograph Letter Signed.

Verlag: no place, no date.