Étienne Barthélemy GARNIER (1759-1849), painter,... Lot 405
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Étienne Barthélemy GARNIER (1759-1849), painter, member of the Institut.
Autograph manuscript signed, 1 p. in-folio. [1836]. Erasures and corrections.
End of his speech delivered on the tomb of Carle Vernet (the beginning is missing). "...] Of a frank character, full of amenity, animated by a lively spirit and inclined to a gentle gaiety, he always found, without any pretension, the means of placing some of those puns that bring a slight smile to the face of conversation [...]. Surprised by a sudden indisposition a few days ago, we did not foresee his end so soon, a sleep that seemed favorable had taken hold of him: but he was not to wake up again [...]".
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