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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