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LETTER WITH DRAWING - Jean de CALDAIN - Jean or Raymond Marchand dit (Sarrebourg 1867 - 1928) - Painter and "mystical engraver" - Curious character who studied fine arts, entered the Orders, defrocked himself, presented educated geese in a circus, before frequenting the studio of the draughtsman Forain, of whom he became a friend - It was he who introduced him to Huysmans - Jean de Caldain became Huysmans' secretary and companion, whom he assisted until his death: Autograph letter signed, 1 p in-4, January 4, 1899, with the original drawing of a charming female portrait
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LETTER WITH DRAWING - Jean de CALDAIN - Jean or Raymond Marchand dit (Sarrebourg 1867 - 1928) - Painter and "mystical engraver" - Curious character who studied fine arts, entered the Orders, defrocked himself, presented educated geese in a circus, before frequenting the studio of the draughtsman Forain, of whom he became a friend - It was he who introduced him to Huysmans - Jean de Caldain became Huysmans' secretary and companion, whom he assisted until his death: Autograph letter signed, 1 p in-4, January 4, 1899, with the original drawing of a charming female portrait
