CASSATT Mary (1844-1926). Lot n° 40

CASSATT Mary (1844-1926). L.A.S., Mesnil-Breaufresne par Mesnil-Theribus (Oise) Samedi [fall 1911], to art critic Achille SEGARD; 4 pages in-8 at his address (small mourning). "I was in Paris this week for two days, but I wouldn't have had the strength to talk art, I'm convalescing but it's long and I'm not working yet. I'm obliged to ask you to come here, as I can't go back to Paris straight away". Her niece, who is about to leave for America, must come and see her... "My car is being repaired, but I have a small rental car, so I'll have to ask you to come as far as Chaumont en Vexin. I would be happy to tell you in person how much I admire your beautiful book on SODOMA [Giov. Antonio Bazzi detto Sodoma and the end of the Sienese school in the 16th century]. I read it with great pleasure. As for the book you've dedicated to me, it seems to me that my artistic baggage is quite light. It's been a long time since I've seen any of my paintings, and I'm told that there are two very old things of mine at the Salon d'Automne. How do you find this procedure, exhibiting a painter's work without asking his permission?"...