French painter (1862-1921). Autograph letter signed ("JBail"). N. p. [Paris]. 26.03.1898. 8vo. 1p.
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To the academic painter and art critic Charles-Olivier Merson, announcing the completion of a painting for the Paris Salon and asking Merson to take a look at it: "Le tableau que je destine au Salon est terminé. Si il pouvait vous être agréable de venir le voir je serai chez moi le jeudi [...]". - If the painting mentioned in the letter is identical with the final Salon-piece it would be "Reflets de cuivre", one of Bail's typical genre paintings. - On mourning paper. With tears to the folds. Toned.