American Impressionist painter (1859–1935) who helped introduce Impressionism to Americans, best known for his urban and coastal scenes. ALS, one page, 5 x 3.25, December 22, 1931. A letter to Helen Beatty. In full: “Your clippings arrived and Mrs. Hassam read them with a good deal of interest—I did too—What a start! The Carnegie Institute is in hard luck. I have photographs of my paintings on the walls—what things around them. Well so it goes. Here is wishing you all the complements of the season from us both.” In fine condition, with a lighter shade to some words. Accompanied by original mailing envelope addressed in his hand. RRAuction COA.
