Letter to Theo Hanon, from Rops, signed Fély 1833 - 1898

This artwork is a personal letter from Belgian artist Félicien Rops to his brother, Theo Hanon, dated between 1833 and 1898. The letter, written in French, is accompanied by a pen and ink drawing on the right half of the page. The drawing depicts a figure seated beneath a tree, likely representing Rops himself. This intimate letter and drawing offer a glimpse into the artist's personal life and creative process, as well as his close relationship with his brother. The artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.