Highly regarded French painter (1830–1903), and one of the leading
figures of the impressionist movement, best known for his distinctive
pointillist style. Boldly-penned ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,”
one page both sides, 4 x 6.25, September 23, 1896. Letter to his wife.
In full (translated): “Enclosed is a letter from Georges which I
received yesterday evening. This morning I received one from Lucien
which I’ll send you after answering it. What weather! Impossible to open
the windows yesterday. Nevertheless I was able to work a little, but
just a little…Today I very nicely made up for that—and I’m really
exhausted! It’s still very windy and I don’t dare go out. It’s been at
least four days since I haven’t budged from my window. My studies are
proceeding. Unfortunately the more I advance the less satisfied I am. If
you could see the extraordinary changes in the (atmospheric)
effects—and of such a rare beauty. What produces that character of
beauty is all the activity in the port—from my window it’s much more
beautiful than at the Hotel de Paris—with three points of view I can do a
hundred paintings. In sum, I’m really giving it the gun and it’s going
pretty well.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.
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