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Documents associated with: Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1900
Record 18 of 41

System Number: 00819
Date: 10 June 1900
Author: Antonio de la Gandara[1]
Place: Paris
Recipient: JW
Place: [London]
Repository: Glasgow University Library
Call Number: MS Whistler D25
Document Type: ALS


Ce Lundi 10 Juin 1900.

Cher Maître -

Je suis revenu hier a [sic] Paris, et j'apprends la recompense qui vous a été decernée a l'Exposition[2].

[p. 2] - Lorsque cette distinction s'adresse a un artiste tel que vous cela est d'une portée énorme, et, je suis heureux de cette occasion qui me permet de vous [p. 3] redire ma très grande admiration.

Croyez moi je vous prie cher maitre votre très dévoué -

A. de la Gandara


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Translation:

This Monday 10 June 1900.

Dear Master -

I returned to Paris yesterday, and I heard about the award you were granted at the Exhibition.

[p. 2] When this distinction is given to an artist such as yourself it has an enormous significance, and, I am happy for this opportunity which enables me to reaffirm my great admiration -

Believe me I beg you dear master your very devoted -

A. de la Gandera


Notes:

1.  Antonio de la Gandara
Antonio de la Gandara (1862-1917), portrait painter and pastellist [more].

2.  l'Exposition
JW was awarded gold medals for his paintings and etchings at Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1900.