ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, January 27, 1910. Interesting letter to a friend, in full (translated): "No fruit, either cooked or raw, nor jam. Noodles, macaroni, cooked in plain water, and ground meat. You will find some very convenient gadgets for grinding up meat at Alex’s or at any hardware store. Did you go to Montmartre to choose the king (of artists, etc.)? Tell Renee to sing the names of the notes. In my day, people sang the notes and saved time. This must be her teacher’s fault. Just to say ‘Ah—ah—ah’ isn’t worth anything. You must pronounce the notes—do, re, mi, fa, sol. By singing the names, you are more accurate and you strike each note like a bell without giving it any feeling. It is pure music.” On the reverse, Renoir has added two short postscripts, both initialed “R”: “Have the ground meat grilled like a steak” and “Lentils. Dried peas.” Attractively matted and framed with a print, with a window in the backing for viewing the postscripts. In fine condition.
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