Autograph letter signed by Dominique Vivant Denon to Caroline de Corval, with envelope. Denon, notorious libertine and author of erotic novels alongside his career as painter and politician, is probably addressing one of his mistresses. "C'est tout comme toi chère amie je suis [illisible] en espérance et tout cela se dissipe et ne reste que le mal j'ai passé une mauvaise nuit avec une inquiétude nerveuse qui ne m'a pas laissé reposer. Cela va un peu mieux ce matin. Je remets le tableau au porteur je renverrai la personne de suite. Ne travaille que si cela ne fatigue pas, tu t'affligerais autrement. Je t'embrasse de tout mon coeur, amitiés à toute la maison. Denon" ["It's just like you dear friend I am [illegible] in hope and all this dissipates and only the pain remains I had a bad night with nervous anxiety that did not let me rest. It's a little better this morning. I'm giving the painting to the bearer I will send the person back immediately. Only work if it doesn't tire you, otherwise you would grieve yourself. I embrace you with all my heart, regards to all the household. Denon"]