Subasta Bidspirit | BONHEUR ROSA: (1822-1899) French Painter

BONHEUR ROSA: (1822-1899) French Painter and Sculptor, well-known for her paintings of animals. Bonh... - BONHEUR ROSA: (1822-1899) French Painter and Sculptor, well-known for her paintings of animals. Bonheur was widely considered to be the most famous female painter during the nineteenth century. An excellent A.L.S., `Rosa Bonheur´, four pages, 8vo, mourning paper, By, Doubs, 1st of May 1892, to an unidentified journalist, in French. Bonheur in her particular hand-writing states that too much publicity of her and her work attracts too many letters and correspondence to attend, that she only intends to satisfy the admirers of her works, and states in part `.. I am very satisfied when I read that I am considered a great artist as you have honored me writing so, but I fear exaggerations..´ EX £200-300