Brief aan Françoise W.M. Bonger Possibly 1965

This is a letter, written in French on November 3, 1965, by André Gloeckner, who ran a publishing house called "The Hyperion Press" in Italy. It is addressed to a Madame Bonger in the Netherlands. Gloeckner thanks Madame Bonger for her letter and expresses his desire to see the Redon paintings in her collection before making a final selection for his publication. The letter itself is a fascinating document, providing insight into the business of art publishing in the mid-20th century. Notice Gloeckner’s request to order an Ektachrome of the subjects already indicated: this speaks to the way color photography was becoming more important in art reproduction at this time. This document might lead art historians to research the Hyperion Press itself, or the role of private collectors in shaping the market for avant-garde art in the post-war period. Understanding the social networks and institutional structures is key to contextualizing art.