Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904) To Berlioz (small pl.). 1895. Autograph. 160 x 253. Hédiard-Mason 120. Fine proof on chine volant, with the musical staff, the word "Lélio" and the 2nd lithographed signature, from the 3rd state (of 4), before the title and the name of the printer, from the deluxe edition of the magazine L'artiste (February 1895), dedicated in pencil "a M. J. Claretie / 'Les Maîtres Artistes'". Light scattered foxing. Good margins. Study for Eve. 1898. Lithograph. 122 x 180. Hédiard-Mason 147. Fine proof on chine volant, from the 2nd state (of 3), before the letter, dedicated in pencil "a M. J. Claretie / 'Les Maîtres Artistes'", from an edition of 150 proofs prior to the edition for the Revue de l'Art ancien et moderne. Scattered light foxing and short tears to edges of folio. Good margins. Ens. 2 p. Jules Claretie (1840-1913) was a man of letters, drama critic, historian and chronicler of Parisian life. He was a member of the Académie française and published extensively in the press under his own name and various pseudonyms.