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To James McNeill Whistler
Оглавление[Circa 23 February 1885]
Dear Butterfly, By the aid of a biographical dictionary I discovered that there were once two painters, called Benjamin West and Paul Delaroche, who recklessly took to lecturing on Art.
As of their works nothing at all remains, I conclude that they explained themselves away. Be warned in time, James; and remain, as I do, incomprehensible: to be great is to be misunderstood. Tout à vous
OSCAR
Private
Jimmy! You must stamp your letters—they are dear at two pence—and also do send them in proper time. 2.30 on Monday! Ciel!
