FOUJITA refuses to take back one of his paintings.
"I do n't want to paint a portrait that always raises the question of resemblance once I've finished the painting."
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"I do n't want to paint a portrait that always raises the question of resemblance once I've finished the painting."
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Tsugouharu FOUJITA (1886.1968)
Autographed letter signed to Daniel Langlois-Berthelot.
One octavo page on embossed paper with his name and address.
[Paris]. December 1 , 1956.
The Japanese painter refuses to rework one of his paintings.
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"Sir, I have received your very kind letter and thank you for it. Unfortunately, if I may tell you the truth, I am unable to complete the portrait, which always raises the question of likeness when I finish the painting . For this reason, please excuse my deepest regrets and accept, sir, my distinguished sentiments. Foujita "