Description

Description: In this one-page letter Jacquet beseeches a Monsieur Bertin for help. In French, Jacquet writes that he “is sick and in bed at the moment. You would do me a great service in coming to see me as soon as possible. I would like you to deliver my paintings to the salon…”

Written on a 8″ x 5 1/4″ sheet of stationery imprinted with Gustave Jacquet’s initials at the upper left corner. Item #A02009

Gustave Jean Jacquet (1846-1909) is known among scholars as one of William Bouguereau’s top students. He often painted historical genre scenes and portraits of women.

Condition: Mailing fold lines, otherwise very good condition with a large, bold signature.