A handwritten note by the artist Camille Pissarro

The letter belongs to the pen of an outstanding artist of the second half of the XIX century – Camille Pissarro. It is addressed to his wife Julie Vellay. In the spring of 1897, Pissarro came to London to take care of their sick son. In the letter, he says that Lucien is gaining strength every day and he is getting better. He also refers to family friends, in particular he is saddened by the state of health of Sam, who contracted typhoid fever after a trip to Palestine. Fortunately, his illness is mild, but nevertheless, he asks to send someone who will look after him. Pissarro plans to send his son's nurse to help him if the doctor thinks Lucien is strong enough. The letter is incomplete, written in French. Bedford Park, London, May 22, 1897.

Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) was an artist without whom it is difficult to imagine the Impressionists as an organization. He was born into a merchant's family in the Maltese Islands, in the colony of France. I helped my father, but my passion for art took over. He ran away from him to Venezuela to study painting freely.

Julie Velle (1838-1926) was the wife of Camille Pissarro.

Lucien Pissarro (1863 – 1944) was a French painter and engraver. The son of Camille Pissarro and Julie Velle.