Brief aan Héloïse Bernard-Bodin 1878 - 1941

This is a handwritten letter by French Post-Impressionist painter Émile Bernard, dated 1893, titled "Brief aan Héloïse Bernard-Bodin." The letter is a personal correspondence to Héloïse, a fellow artist and close friend of Bernard, where he discusses art and music with reflections on life and the arts. Bernard, known for his use of color and flatness in his paintings, was heavily influenced by Paul Gauguin and the work of the Pont-Aven School. This letter demonstrates Bernard's interest in the art world and his admiration for composers like Mozart, Handel, and Beethoven. The artwork is an example of an artist's personal correspondence that reveals his artistic philosophies and connections in the art world.