MONTMARTRE. Paul-Eugène MESPLÈS, a leading figure of Montmar - Lot 646

MONTMARTRE. Paul-Eugène MESPLÈS, a leading figure of Montmartre during the Belle Époque, nicknamed “the Painter of Dancers,” engraver and musician (1849–1924) - Signed autograph letter, DIEPPE (Seine-Maritime), August 1884. 1 page (18 x 23): “My dearest friend… I had intended to take a trip to London this week. I’ll postpone that trip so I can shake your hand. I’m working hard because I’m in great need… and in fact, I wrote to GIL BLAS that I had created and exhibited several studies of the people and homes of POLLET (the historic POLLET district of Dieppe), which is set to be demolished in October and whose old streets have enchanted all artists. If you could have a word said about it in the Écho de Paris or some other chic rag, you’d make me happy. See you soon, dear Godfather, and best regards to everyone. MERPLÈS.”