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, two pages in pencil, 5 x 8, Giverny par Vernon, Eure letterhead, June 14, 1921. Monet writes to his close friend, art critic Gustave Geffroy (1855–1926). In part (translated): “We leave tomorrow evening for Venice…. Nothing is certain but if I can see you it will be tomorrow at 7 a.m…. If we don’t meet, leave a note saying where you will be sleeping tomorrow.” In fine condition, with a hint of very subtle overall toning and faint show-through to blank top margins from pieces of mounting tape to reverse. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
