Jehan RICTUS(1867-1933). L.A.S., Paris August 4, 1902, to STEINLEN; 2pages in-8, owl vignette. Beautiful letter of admiration. "I am proud to know the Artist and Thinker who for twenty years has given a unique splendor and power to the diverse modes of popular Beauty. You are the vigorous and magnificent Imaigier of the Faubourg or rural crowds: you have understood the passion of all; as well as the sinister poetry of Cities, Factories, suburbs, wastelands, "fortifs" and their tragic and painful inhabitants. To dare what your pencil dared, you needed audacity, honesty, strength and love. You have all these qualities that make a great artist"...