Camille PISSARRO – Autograph letter signed to her son Félix. Rouen 1896.

Camille Pissarro (1830.1903)

Autographed letter signed to his son Félix.

Two pages in-12°.

Rouen. Hotel d'Angleterre. October 6, 1896.

In Rouen to paint, Camille Pissarro, ever the father, inquires about the health of his two young sons and tells them the gossip of the city.

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"My dear Titi, I am delighted to hear that Georges [his son] is a little better, but we mustn't rely on this slight improvement; it must continue, and for that, no carelessness. If you caught it through your sense of smell, you must be very careful; in a few days, it will be your turn. You can't be too careful. I telegraphed your mother to wait before leaving until I had reassuring news . Tomorrow or the day after, I will send you more money so that you can get proper medical care."

I'm sending you the Echo de Paris and the Pontoise newspaper to brighten your day. There's an article about Rouen and the Mur-le-malin pastry chef collection. He's really heating up the oven, the rascal, and here's why… Miss ^Marie is marrying a Mr. Doucet I know. Mur is furious… he'll have to sell… He's preparing the gullible fool!… He's taking advantage of the situation to boast big time!!… What a vile creature!!… Kisses. Your father, C. Pissarro. Don't leave me without news.

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After an initial stay in the autumn of 1883, Pissarro returned to Rouen in 1896. Forced to paint indoors, from his hotel window, due to serious eye problems, Pissarro, like Claude Monet, embarked on the creation of a series of paintings of the same subject; in this case, the Boieldieu Bridge. Pissarro brought back from Rouen no fewer than sixty-nine oil paintings, some forty engravings, and numerous drawings.