To his mother, Suzanne Valadon, dated 28 November 1927, reassuring his mother of his health and requesting a card showing the church in Besson (Haute-Vienne), which he has already painted, but to which he would like to add some snow effects.

Private Collection, North Carolina

The painting referenced in this letter is likely "Eglise de Bessines." Completed and dated 1923, it shows the church with a blanket of snow, which sold at Christie's in 2004 (Sale 1371, Lot 287).

$300 - 500