MILLET JEAN-FRANCOIS: (1814-1875) French artist, one of the founders of the Barbizon school. ...

MILLET JEAN-FRANCOIS: (1814-1875) French artist, one of the founders of the Barbizon school. A.L.S., J. F. Millet, one page, 8vo, Barbizon, 12^th November 1866, to Monsieur [Hector-Henri-Clement] Brame, in French. Millet states that he has received the three thousand francs which Brame had given to Sensier for him, and expresses his thanks, also explaining that he has just received the Bordeaux wine from Mr. Larrien, and further writing 'Je suis bien aise de savoir que vous avez cede mon petit tableau a Mr. Gavet. Je ne pouvais lui souhaiter une milleure destination. Quand le cadre de ce petit tableau sera fait, je vous serai oblige de me l'envoyer, car j'aime bien a terminer dans la bordure finale' (Translation: 'I am very glad to know that you have given my little picture to Mr. Gavet. I couldn't wish for a better destination. When the frame for this little painting is done, I will be obliged to have it sent to me, because I would like to finish the final border'). With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor age toning to the edges, otherwise VG

Hector-Henri-Clement Brame (1831-1899) French art dealer and gallery owner.

Alfred Sensier (1815-1877) French government official, art critic and historian associated with the Barbizon school. Sensier was a lifelong supporter of Millet and eventually became his biographer.