Highly regarded French painter (1830–1903), one of the leading figures of the impressionist movement, best known for his distinctive pointillist style. ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, September 14, 1898. Letter to his wife Julie. In full (translated), “I just wrote to Rodolphe in response to his letter. I strongly recommended gymnastic to him and I also told him not to linger in Lourdes. I told him that he had to come back starting from the 20th of this month because it is generally bad in October. Here is the address for Tessier's cask: Mr. Lanegin Joseph, Lawyer at Giroux, Charnay Condamine, At Charnay train station,(S et L) [Stands for Saône-et-Loire region].Moreover, I am sending it herewith so you can glue it on the cask. Please pay Rousseau for Rodolphe's instrument, I will reimburse you. Try to have the lock fixed because I need my crate. The carpenter or Crépin can do it. What do you want me to tell you about the weather, when one wants to kill a dog one says that he has rabies and vice versa! Why don't you write to Leon Simon, why wait, Cocotte can very well do the letter, the symptoms are not long to explain. Georges is here, he started a big canvas of the groceries store street, [rue de l'épicerie], you will know it when times come to set up household. For the time being we are working hard, it is the main thing. Kisses to Paul and Cocotte, tell Cocotte that I have some post cards of Rouen for her, I will send them to her.” Framed (so both sides are visible). to an overall size of 5.25 x 8, which is in turn affixed to a larger frame by hinges, bearing a portrait of Pissarro, to an overall size of 15 x 11.5. In fine condition, with a light overall shade of toning to front of letter. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
