303 - YVON (Adolphe) (1817–1893). French painter, famous for his large-scale historical and military compositions. Professor at the École des Beaux-Arts.

YVON (Adolphe) (1817–1893). French painter, famous for his large-scale historical and military compositions. Professor at the École des Beaux-Arts. Autograph letter signed “Ad. Yvon” to the organizer of an exhibition in Copenhagen. April 1, 1888. 1 page 1/3 in-8. INTERESTING LETTER REGARDING THE SHIPMENT OF A WORK FOR AN EXHIBITION IN COPENHAGEN. Adolphe Yvon informs his correspondent that he has completed the description intended to accompany his large painting to be presented at the Copenhagen exhibition. “As we agreed, I have the honor of sending you the completed description for the Copenhagen Exhibition. ” He emphasizes the need to include additional information to facilitate understanding of his work: “You will see that I was obliged to add a supplementary explanation for the large painting. It is essential that this explanation be included in the booklet. ” This letter illustrates the care Adolphe Yvon took in the public presentation of his large historical compositions, particularly in the context of international exhibitions. Some signs of mounting and old creases.