Rosa Bonheur letters and sketchbook, 1847-1899.

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Rosa Bonheur letters and sketchbook, 1847-1899.

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Collection consists of ca. forty-five letters to several correspondents (1856-1898), and one sketchbook (1847), with one document pertaining to Bonheur's estate (1899). Correspondents include the dealer Ernest Gambart (1898), Jules Claretie (1896), Mme. Fabien (1864-1869), Georges Petit (1863), Lefevre (1884, 1896), Camille Marcille (1869), Schainedland (1896), the Comtesse de Villelume-Sombreuil (1856), and Bonheur's dealer Benjamin Tedesco (1874-1891). The subjects of the letters are varied and include personal engagements, atelier visits, the purchase by Bonheur of drawings by Alfred Dedreux and Jules Dupre (Tedesco, 1888-1889), work on a painting for "the Empress" (Mme. Fabien, 1864), problems with a horse harness, the renting of a donkey and a cart (Mme. Sigura, n.d.), an exhibition for Petit, dues for the "Societe de l'Enseignement Professionel des Femmes," financial and practical matters and work in progress. In chronological order.

ca. 50 items.

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Dupré, Jules, 1811-1889

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Bonheur, Rosa, 1822-1899

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Bonheur is a French artist particularly known for her drawings of animals. From the description of ALsS 1884-1894 / R. Bonheur. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 27007685 Artist. From the description of Pass of Rosa Bonheur, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452697 French painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Nice, to Monsieur Tďesco, 1888 Nov. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526203 ...

Claretie, Jules, 1840-1913

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Jules Claretie was a writer, playwright and frequent contributor to various periodicals. In 1885 he became administrator of the Comédie Française, where he worked until shortly before his death. From the description of Letters to Gabriel Ferrier, 1888-1906. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 79935581 ...

Gambart, Ernest, 1814-1902

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Tedesco, Benjamin.

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Dreux, Alfred ˜deœ 1810-1860

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Marcille, Camille.

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Petit, Georges, art dealer.

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French art dealer. From the description of Clippings related to the "incident Corot-Trouillebert," 1883. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 79625944 ...