Letter from Nicolas de Staël, Paris, to Paul Rosenberg, 1954 January 13 : autograph manuscript signed.

Thanking him for the confidence he has in him and saying that he won't regret it. He thinks that the paintings he has sent Rosenberg will create the most beautiful exhibition of his works ever. He thanks Rosenberg for telegraphing [Arthur] Lenars and says that he will have the paintings before January 25. He thanks him for having accepted to pay for the shipping. He says that Rosenberg should not hesitate to shine a great deal of light on the very last paintings. They'll add some sunshine and fresh air to the exhibition. He asks him to handle the paintings carefully because they are not completely dry because it's winter. He wishes Rosenberg a successful exhibition and says that he feels that he's almost at the end of his strength. (in postscript) He adds that all the paintings are signed and dated on the back. He put a circle on each painting that he feels is important in itself and for the future.