GÉRÔME (Jean-Léon, 1824-1904, French Painter and Sculptor in the style known as Academicism)

Autograph Note Signed in French with Translation to M. Oback asking him to "please show my painting to the person who gives you this note ...", 1 side oblong 8vo., including the address of the recipient in Southampton Street, Strand, no date

His paintings were so widely reproduced that he was "arguably the world's most famous living artist by 1880." The range of his oeuvre included historical painting, Greek mythology, Orientalism, portraits, and other subjects, bringing the academic painting tradition to an artistic climax. He is considered one of the most important painters from this academic period. He was also a teacher with a long list of students.
Transcription
Monsieur Oback
Maison Goupil
17 Southampton street
Strand
Prière à Mr Oback de faire voir mon tableau à la personne qui lui remettra ce billet.
M. Gerome
Translation
Mister Oback
Maison Goupil
17 Southampton street
Strand
Mr Oback, would you please show my painting to the person who gives you this note.
M. Gerome


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Stock No:  41747      £100

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