ROGER CHAPELAIN-MIDY (1904-1992) Two autograph letters and a photograph, signed
Lot 695
50100
1) Autograph letter dated 1st December [19]80
signed «Chapelain Midy».
1p. In French.
Included:
Photograph signed «Chapelain Midy» of his portrait of General De Gaulle
(Oil on canvas. Background of architecture, on which stands out the full-length portrait of General De Gaulle. On the right a table on which are placed, 1 sabre and 1 book on which he leans his left hand).
«... Very touched by your kind letter, I am sending you herewith the photo you wish and inform you that my portrait of General de Gaulle will soon be reproduced...»
2) Autograph letter dated 30 April [19]82,
signed «Chapelain Midy».
1p. In French.
«… These are just a few quick words as I am swamped with late mail. I am indeed illustrating the apocalypse of St. John, which... will be published in October (probably)... I am still working on it now. Thank you for your kind wishes...»
Roger Chapelain, also known as Roger Chapelain-Midy, was a French painter, lithographer, illustrator and theatre designer.
He was commissioned by Valéry Giscard d’Estaing (then President of the French Republic) to paint a portrait of General de Gaulle for the Élysée Palace in Paris.