Émile Zola advises a sculptor wishing to create his bust. 1899.
"I fear that the waves, around a bust, might be misunderstood."
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"I fear that the waves, around a bust, might be misunderstood."
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Émile ZOLA (1840.1902)
Autographed letter signed to a sculptor (probably Alexander Zeitlin).
One octavo page in black ink.
Paris. July 12, 1899.
Upon returning from exile, Zola advised a sculptor wishing to create his bust, in the midst of the Dreyfus affair.
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“Dear Sir, It is very difficult for me to give you an opinion. I fear that the waves around a bust might be misinterpreted. Furthermore, the head resting on a closed fist will require a great deal of development of the torso. But all of this depends on the execution, and I believe we can do no better than to rely on your extensive experience and your own taste. Sincerely, Emile Zola.”