IDENTITY
Meissonier. À propos de l’exposition récente de ses oeuvres
Periodical / Journalism
Work Summary
An art-critical article on Ernest Meissonier occasioned by a recent exhibition of his works. It assesses the painter's career, subjects and highly finished technique within contemporary French art.
Evidence Summary
The article supplies a maxim Van Gogh uses in an argument about artistic knowledge and judgement.
Direct art-critical source used in correspondence.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
G. Dubufe fils
Work
Meissonier. À propos de l’exposition récente de ses oeuvres
Years / Period
13 Jul 1885
Van Gogh Relation
Read, Quoted / Copied
EVIDENCE
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Evidence Trail
13 Jul 1885 — Letter 514, note 2
Quoted / Copied · Read / quoted
Van Gogh repeats Meissonier's saying that one never has 'the knowledge'; editors trace it to Dubufe's article.
Response: The article supplies a maxim Van Gogh uses in an argument about artistic knowledge and judgement.
Connection: Direct art-critical source used in correspondence.
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