Lucien CLERGUE – “Photography must triumph…”

Lucien CLERGUE (1934.2014)

Autographed letter signed to Raymond Hoffsummer.

One page, quarto. Paris, December 24, 1979

"Photography must triumph everywhere."

“My dearest friends, your letter touches and amuses me at the same time. I feel far too young for such an honor! One must be wary of fame ; it's a heavy burden and risks stifling creative work. Thank you, however, to Trémois for this thought; photography must triumph everywhere. Regarding my books, *Nude Theory* and *The Best Nudes* (Japan), they are on sale in Geneva, at Galerie Conan, 3 rue St-Léger; see Mr. Boissonnas. As for the collection, it's always at your disposal…! Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from all of us. Lucien.”