French writer (1871–1922) known for the monumental sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature. Original ink sketch of of the statue "Le Prophète Amos" in the Cathedral of Le Mans, accomplished by Marcel Proust on a black-bordered 5 x 7.25 sheet, with the following inscription (translated): "In reality, resembles Aublet positioning himself at the appropriate distance from his canvas to view it," referring to the painter Albert Aublet, believed to be the inspiration for the character M. Biche in In Search of Lost Time. On the reverse is the beginning of a handwritten letter declining an invitation as he is "in a paroxysm of hay fever," which makes him "fear going out, especially during the day and in the countryside." Affixed by the top edge to a larger black sheet and in fine condition, with minor loss to one corner and a rough left edge. Proust was fascinated by medieval religious artwork and ancient churches, making cultural pilgrimages to the north of France to visit them; he often consulted Émile Mâle’s illustrated treatise, Religious Art in France, tracing and modifying illustrations from the book in some of his letters.
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