Marie-Guillemine BENOIST (1768-1826), painter... - Lot 422 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay

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Marie-Guillemine BENOIST (1768-1826), painter... - Lot 422 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay
Marie-Guillemine BENOIST (1768-1826), painter of history and genre, pupil of Vigée-Lebrun and David; it is to her that Demoustier's Lettres à Émilie sur la mythologie are dedicated; she was then holding a salon at the Hôtel de Vougy frequented by Charles-Albert Demoustier. Autograph letter signed "Émilie Benoist" [there is a letter addressed to David also signed "Émilie Benoist"], to Madame (Maron?). 1 p. in-8. Undated. Address on the back. Rare letter from this female painter, pupil of Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, who made portraits of the great dignitaries of the Empire. She sends him two shipments from M. Sabonadière. "The letter may have been misplaced at the post office, and fearing that it will be delayed if I write to Mr. Sabonadière, I send you directly what I have received [].
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