Highly regarded French painter (1830–1903), one of the leading figures of the impressionist movement, best known for his distinctive pointillist style. ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” two pages (the second page, on the adjacent leaf, bearing the postscript only), 4.5 x 6.75, June 19, 1903. Pissarro writes to an unnamed doctor. In part (translated): “We are now installed at Eragny for a decent period, as far as living is concerned, but as far as I am concerned, I still do not know where I am going to go to paint. The frightful weather which we have had for the past two weeks has not inclined me to go out into the country; all that I can assume is that it will be again in Normandy that I shall look. And you, dear Doctor, will you go to the Villa Mignonné?…” After signing, Pissarro adds: “Have you received an invitation to the Manzana Exhibition? And what do you think? I believe that he begins to understand his business.” Pissarro died five months later, on November 13. In very good condition, with mild scattered soiling, light spotting, and collector’s ink stamp to top margin of first page. R&R COA.
