German-American painter (1830–1902) best known for his large landscapes of the American West during the 19th century. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, November 5, 1888. Letter to Henry Whitney Cleveland. In part: “The late Southern Exposition of your city, which lasted for a few years was composed of some of your most prominent citizens, its last Exposition was indebted to the American Art Union of New York for all the expense of insurance and transportation of the pictures borrowed…debts of this kind have caused the Art Union to fail. I loaned as well as many other artists money to the Art Union, and was told that we would be paid as soon as Louisville paid up.” Some light staining and small tape repair at the top of the first page, otherwise fine condition. A superb, art-oriented letter by the frustrated painter. RR Auction COA.
