GAUGUIN PAUL: (1848-1903) French post-Impressionist Artist. Recognized, only after his death, for hi

GAUGUIN PAUL: (1848-1903) French post-Impressionist Artist. Recognized, only after his death, for hi

`I have, it is true, more than need of money at the moment...´

 

GAUGUIN PAUL: (1848-1903) French post-Impressionist Artist. Recognized, only after his death, for his experimental use of colour and synthetist style, distinct from Impressionism. An extremely rare A.L.S., `P Go´, two pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d. [1889], to Emile Schuffenecker, in French. Gauguin states `Mon cher Schuff - 2 mots à la hate…. J´ai, il est vrai, plus que besoin d´argent en ce moment, mais j´ai crédit. Je ne puis en passer par la presse, le couteau sur la gorge, ce serait un exemple déplorable! En outre, je ne puis faire une affaire sans en parler à Van Gog qui tient les prix plus cher´ (“My dear Schuff - 2 words in a hurry…. I have, it is true, more than need of money at the moment, but I have credit. I cannot accept the press, feeling obliged with a knife at my throat, it would be a deplorable example! Besides that, I can't make a deal without talking to Van Gog, who keeps the prices higher”) Gauguin refers to `Felix Champsor´ commenting how he gets paid and invited against a simple article, and further says that he has taken a decision regarding a sale of a painting, although the figures are not enough, but he doesn´t bother and expects they will sort out the matter, stating `J´écris donc à celui-ci pour (200Fr  - commission - moins cadre = presque 0) qu´il se débrouille avec lui´ (“I therefore write to him for a deal of (200 Francs less commission less frame is equal to almost zero) he will have to deal that with him”) Gauguin further refers again to his lack of money and the difficulties of working forward when you are blocked by small amount matters, saying `J´ai reçu la lettre de Lambert. Il faudrait 40 Fr pour cela; je ne les ai pas en ce moment. Je suis donc obligé d´attendre. Quelle scie d´être retenu par des riens chaque fois qu´il s´agit de travailler..´ (“I received Lambert's letter. I would need 40 Fr for that; I don't have them at the moment. So I have to wait. What a nightmare to be held back by trifles every time it comes to work..”) Letter in very fine condition, VG

 

Emile Schuffenecker (1851-1934) French Painter and friend of Gauguin. He was instrumental in establishing and organizing the first exhibition of the Pont-Aven group at the Café Volpini in Paris, 1889, during the Universal exhibition.

 

Félicien Champsaur (1858-1934) French Novelist and Journalist.