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CLAUDE MONET (1840–1926)

MONET CLAUDE (1840–1926)
Autograph letter, ‘Giverny, Sunday, 2 p.m.’ [1912, to Georges CLEMENCEAU?] | 2 pages, in-8, in pencil.
On his vision problems
. ‘I can finally see a little more clearly, although I find it impossible to tolerate the light from outside. This morning I felt lost and blind. Hence the phone call. In short, I would like a second opinion to that of Dr
Valude, and I hope you have been able to persuade Dr Morax to see me as soon as possible, as I am keen to know what lies ahead for me. I am counting on your friendship to put in a special word for me"...

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MONET CLAUDE (1840–1926)
Autograph letter, ‘Giverny, Sunday, 2 p.m.’ [1912, to Georges CLEMENCEAU?] | 2 pages, in-8, in pencil.
On his vision problems
. ‘I can finally see a little more clearly, although I find it impossible to tolerate the light from outside. This morning I felt lost and blind. Hence the phone call. In short, I would like a second opinion to that of Dr
Valude, and I hope you have been able to persuade Dr Morax to see me as soon as possible, as I am keen to know what lies ahead for me. I am counting on your friendship to put in a special word for me"...