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MONET (CLAUDE) Autograph letter signed to art critic Gustave Geffroy, Giverny par Vernon, Eure, "Jeudi 4 Juin [18]96"
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MONET (CLAUDE)
Autograph letter signed ("Claude Monet") to art critic Gustave Geffroy ("Mon cher Ami"), reminding him he is expected at Giverny on Sunday and suggesting that he stay for dinner, ending by saying that the evening is the best time in the countryside ("...Le soir est la meilleur heure à la campagne..."), one page on a bifolium, notepaper with Parisian peacock feather watermark, discolouration, sun fading, remains of previous mounting, small repair to lower right corner, 8vo (210 x 136mm.), Giverny par Vernon, Eure, "Jeudi 4 Juin [18]96"
Footnotes
Whilst there is no identifying envelope, the recipient of this letter is believed to be Monet's good friend Gustave Geffroy (1855-1926), art critic and writer on art, literature and politics. Geffroy was an influential champion of Impressionism, known also for his writings on women artists and the decorative arts. His study Claude Monet, Sa vie, son temps, son oeuvre, Paris, 1922, was informed by his intimate friendship with Monet and his circle, and he was painted by both Rodin and Cézanne in recognition of his support.

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