Paul SIGNAC - Signed autograph letter on painting and painters

Autograph letter signed "PS" to the painter and friend Henri Person. S.l.n.d. ; 8 pages in-8th on monogrammed paper.

Beautiful friendly letter from Signac that evokes in turn a failed exhibition, the meetings as president of the society of independent artists, and takes the opportunity to criticize in passing the works exhibited by his colleagues.

He thanks his friend's helpful encouragement: "The painting is doing well on this white background and I am happy with the effect and the presentation; there are enough numbers. In the opinion of the painters - of those I know are sincere - the last paintings are the best - do not ask for more - The little feast of Monday was a little botched. When I arrived on Saturday - at the same time as Fénéon returned from Germany. The catalogue and the posters were not ready. We only had them on Monday night. So few people that day except a few friends who (despite) being unwarned have come all the same and painters who make the tour of Monday. Finally this ceremony does not matter - and yesterday there were already more people - sold a big drawing - Paris is sad and black - Yesterday's committee after tomorrow's general meeting - Tuesday meeting again - Then after I will leave, it is dark - And you, friend, do you work? Live, my good person, live better and more - Embrace sensations - You will see when the years will accumulate, how much you will regret not having enjoyed life more - You have all it takes to be a good painter and a happy man. You know if I bother you with my advice tell me .. and on the contrary if you want to hear me, it is always with great joy that I will tell you what I think should be - not good .. who knows except the Pope where is the good and the bad - but the fortifying (...) Sunday 7th, first test proof of the year from 6:50 in Cannes - I will try to be there - Do you know that you put the worry in the soul of Luce, telling him, o young man, that I'm going into trouble with my Sindbad - I reassured him by the way, because I am completely satisfied with this excellent boat. Believe me, I am not an enemy of this conversation at the Royal. You have to "joke a little" - Seen the atrocious Theo and the wretched Lebasque, and sour Manguin, at Manzic, alongside fun Bonnard and vigorous Valtat - Theo, it's heartbreaking"