846 - LAPARRA, William (1873–1920), painter. Set of 4 documents:

LAPARRA, William (1873–1920), painter. Set of 4 documents: -A signed, handwritten letter addressed to Amélie Beaury-Saurel (1848–1924), the wife of painter and engraver Rodolphe Julian, who was herself a painter and illustrator. A very interesting letter regarding the possible hiring of painter Raphaël Collin as a professor [at the Julian Academy of Painting and Sculpture], and his conflicts with painter Jules Goddé (1812–1876); Laparra adds, “It might be better not to mention the women’s studio to him, so that he clearly understands that the studios are independent of one another […]”; admission as a student of the daughter of composer Isaac Albeniz; his son Laurens, etc. -2 L.A.S. Undated. 3 pp. in-8. He “is beginning a mural measuring 8 meters by 4”; does Pastor Wagner know “Mr. Carnegie? Here’s why: I donated a painting to the Peace Palace in The Hague.” The architects of this palace are responsible for conveying his offer, but “it may be that due to practical difficulties (the height of the canvas), my painting will not find a suitable place in the future palace. So I’ll have to look elsewhere… toward America, for example. At that point, I’ll call upon the good offices of our dear pastor (Charles Wagner), who is so beloved and well-known over there.” -Original pencil drawing depicting a soldier in profile, with the following handwritten words signed: “May this truly be a war against war—that is our deepest faith. William Laparra. May 10, 1916.”