Widely admired French artist (1841–1919) who was one of the most visible and influential figures of the impressionist movement. ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one lightly-lined page, 5.25 x 8.25, November 12, 1908. Letter probably to his long-time friend Georges Riviére. In full (translated), “I am writing you this morning to request that you excuse me for having troubled you so much with my inventions. Isolation, my house has made me sick. I am going back to painting and as compensation I will have fun with Jean in making a toy. As the kids in Tonkin do, it is Sunday’s pleasure - some paper and a sardine can as a lamp. My best to you and your daughters. At last the war is avoided momentarily. I was very scared, as any father, I was seeing Pierre, you understand.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Renoir’s son, Jean Renoir, dated July 3, 1963. Letter reads “The letter of my father which you own was probably addressed to his old friend Georges Riviére. Riviére was younger than Renoir and met him during the first Impressionist exhibitions around 1875. He wrote the excellent book ‘Renoir et ses Amis.’ His daughter Helene Renée married Paul Cézanne the painter.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a few minor wrinkles and two small pencil underlines. In 1887 Renoir broke his arm falling from a bicycle, which brought on his first attack of muscular rheumatism. As Renoir deteriorated from the disease, he spent more and more time in the south of France and in 1907 built a house in Cagnes on the Riviera. By 1908 Renoir could walk only with sticks and by 1912 he was confined to a wheelchair. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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