Brief aan Héloïse Bernard-Bodin Possibly 1895

This handwritten letter, “Brief aan Héloïse Bernard-Bodin,” is dated December 15, 1895, and was written by the French artist Émile Bernard (1868-1941) to his mother. The letter details Bernard’s artistic projects and plans, including his desire to return to the subject of religious art. This letter is an important example of the Post-Impressionist artist’s personal correspondence and sheds light on the development of his artistic ideas.