CHASSERIAU THEODORE: (1819-1856) French Painter noted for his portraits and Orientalist works inspired by his travels. Dominican-born, he was a pupil of Ingres, although strongly influenced by Delacroix. A.L.S., `Th.re Chasseriau´, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to Mr. Lensier, in French. Chasseriau thanks his correspondent `for his help on getting some job appointments, and requests further help saying `Mr. de BoisBaudran is entirely at your disposal and expects you will find a convenient enough job. Do what you consider feasible.´, further saying `I thank you on behalf of all my family, although please consider if you could improve my wife´s situation, working for the Ministry, … she might be better in the new departments about to open..´ With address leaf. Small overall age toning and creasing to borders. Very small area of paper loss to the address leaf because of the opening of the letter. G