Ronald & Tony

The windmill of Pigalle

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Close readable note beside original drawing. Note handwriting exact text: Jeanne brings the bread. Henri, 1887. Luc hands hold corners. The basket in drawing contains modest round bread loaves, no dancing shoes. : Luc: “Jeanne brings the bread. Henri, 1887.”

Luc and Karen at opposite sides of large table, Harly beside Karen. Ronald stands far away background with Odette. Luc moved, smiling. : Luc: Not a famous dancer. My grandmother, delivering bread. Karen: Your grandfather drew someone who mattered to him.

Luc writes new exhibit caption on plain card with black pen while Harly checks mill name against Odette reference. Exact card text Blute-fin, 1887 / Jeanne brings the bread. Card laid flat not held wrong. : Luc: I almost gave her the wrong story. Harly: Now she has her own.

Exhibition at six: visitors arrive at small print shop. Luc hangs original drawing with new card, family photo and note beside it. Karen/Harly by doorway separate from Ronald/Tony near far wall. : Caption: Six o’clock. Luc: Welcome. Let me introduce you to Jeanne.

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Close readable note beside original drawing. Note handwriting exact text: Jeanne brings the bread. Henri, 1887. Luc hands hold corners. The basket in drawing contains modest round bread loaves, no dancing shoes.
Luc: “Jeanne brings the bread. Henri, 1887.”

Luc and Karen at opposite sides of large table, Harly beside Karen. Ronald stands far away background with Odette. Luc moved, smiling.
Luc: Not a famous dancer. My grandmother, delivering bread. Karen: Your grandfather drew someone who mattered to him.

Luc writes new exhibit caption on plain card with black pen while Harly checks mill name against Odette reference. Exact card text Blute-fin, 1887 / Jeanne brings the bread. Card laid flat not held wrong.
Luc: I almost gave her the wrong story. Harly: Now she has her own.

Exhibition at six: visitors arrive at small print shop. Luc hangs original drawing with new card, family photo and note beside it. Karen/Harly by doorway separate from Ronald/Tony near far wall.
Caption: Six o’clock. Luc: Welcome. Let me introduce you to Jeanne.