ALS in French, signed “Rene et Georgette,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, July 27, 1962. Handwritten letter to his "Chere amie," art historian Suzi Gablik, talking about how he never takes a vacation, about his exhibitions in Knokke (Belgium) and Minneapolis, and complaining about a car which he only had for four days before reselling it. In the end, he adds a fantastic concept sketch for a new painting—a surrealistic rendering of an open doorway and half a horse, evoking some of the illusory qualities of his most famous paintings.
In full (translated): "Thank you for your holiday card. I can’t seem to 'take' a holiday; it’s as if I’m condemned to forced labor for life. And yet you know how tired I am. My exhibition in Knokke is a 'success,' but judging by the idiotic reviews published in the newspapers, visitors who are not (with a few exceptions) smarter than 'art critics' must be stunned when looking at my paintings. The Minneapolis catalog is indeed a success. It’s good for me and for you too: will you be able to see this exhibition? H. T. will no doubt tell you that I tried driving: I bought a Lancia Flavia and after four days of experience I was disgusted with it. So I’m selling it, happy to be rid of it. Below is a sketch of a new painting." In fine condition.
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