Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a place among the most iconic images of the era. Lautrec’s immersion in art stemmed largely from his isolation following a disfiguring teenage accident that failed to heal properly, preventing his legs from growing further while his torso continued to develop normally. Scarce ALS in French, signed “Henri,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Lautrec writes to “Ma chère Maman.” In part (translated): “I have lost two days in going to see Prunier in the country, You would be really good to send him some wine which has been promised… I have made the box for the portrait of M. Bachon. Speaking of my projects, I have no projects … do what you have to do, and me, I’m doing what I have to do. I will send you the note from M. Brevit….” Brushing to several words and light offsetting of ink from premature folding, otherwise fine, bright condition. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
