Highly influential French painter (1840–1926) who was among the leading figures of the impressionist movement, which took its name from the title of one of Monet’s works. ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 7, December 1891. Letter to the well-known French art critic Gustave Geffroy, one of Monet’s closest friends and future biographer. Written from his famous house at Giverny. Translated in full: “Dear friend, Here I am back home since yesterday. Please come to see me as soon as possible as I do not plan to stay long at Giverny. I will wait for a note of yours I will be delighted, enchanted if you tell Loiseau your delicious story.” In very good condition, with portions of text very light and only partially legible due to decreased ink flow, last name of signature extremely light and only slightly legible. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by Monet. An intimate letter, also mentioning the post-impressionist painter Gustave Loiseau. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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