Louis CABAT

Autograph letter signed by the painter Louis Cabat, French landscape painter and engraver of the Barbizon School. One folded sheet
The painter solicits the help of a benefactress for an artists' lottery for the "father of a very distinguished artist, who died a few years ago".

Signed autograph letter from painter Louis Cabat, French landscape painter and engraver of the Barbizon School. One folded sheet
The painter solicits a member of the Salon jury on behalf of a young artist, Emile Loncle, a "jeune débutant plein d'avenir a présenté cette année un charmant paysage que des artistes distingués ont su apprécier, et je serais heureux monsieur, que vous voulussiez bien vous-même juger de la valeur du tableau" ["promising young beginner who has presented this year a charming landscape that distinguished artists have been able to appreciate, and I would be happy, sir, if you would kindly judge the value of the painting yourself"].

Autograph signed visiting card from landscape painter Louis Cabat, member of the Barbizon School and the Institut.
"Cher ami, bien des regrets de ne pas vous avoir vu hier, veuillez agréer mes voeux les plus affectueux à l'occasion de la nouvelle année, j'irai vous voir dès que le temps sera plus doux [...] L.C" ["Dear friend, much regret at not having seen you yesterday, please accept my most affectionate wishes for the new year, I will come to see you as soon as the weather is milder [...] L.C"]