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MASTERWRITES ON BASTILLE DAY:“COME . . .
SEETHE GARDEN RESPLENDENTWITH FLOWERS”
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MONET, CLAUDE. Autograph Letter Signed, to friend and art critic Gustave
Geffroy, in French, in purple ink, inviting him to visit and see his garden. 1 page, 8vo, with
integral blank, grey paper; horizontal fold.With the original envelope.
Giverny, 14 July 1891
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If you would like to take advantage of this good weather, come quickly, you would see the garden
resplendent with flowers.The red Poppies are perfect—one rain could make them fall over. Come on—come
and breathe the fresh air and enjoy the quietness of the fields. I’m waiting for you, don’t take too long.”