Important French painter and sculptor (1834–1917), one of the seminal figures of Impressionism, best known for his images of dancers. ANS in French, signed “Your contemporary, Degas,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, no date, but postmarked 1908. Brief note to Monsieur Oulevay, in full (translated): “Thank you for your good wishes. My eyes are leaving me quickly.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning from previous display and slight mirroring of ink along top edge. Born on the same day in 1834, Henri-Charles Oulevay and Edgar Degas developed their careers side-by-side, both attending Ecole des Beaux-Arts in the 1850s and both exhibiting their artwork at the Salon for decades. Suffering vision problems throughout his life, Degas was nearly blind for the last several years of his life. A brief but touching note to a “contemporary,” who witnessed a magnificent artistic life unfold year by year. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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