The Facts
The Musée d'Orsay holds the Fonds Auguste Delaherche, which includes a 1907 letter from critic Louis Vauxcelles thanking the ceramist for a pot. The fonds spans documents from 1651 to 1973, covering the career of Auguste Delaherche, a notable French ceramic artist. The letter offers a direct glimpse into the relationship between art critics and craftsmen of the early 20th century.
The Signal
The presence of such archival material at the Musée d'Orsay underscores the institution's broader commitment to preserving not just finished artworks but also the correspondence and records that contextualize artistic production. For researchers, Vauxcelles's note adds a personal layer to the history of French decorative arts, particularly the revival of studio ceramics in the early 1900s.
- People: Louis Vauxcelles, Auguste Delaherche
- Museums: Musée d'Orsay
- Locations: Paris
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