1851---My Journey to Becoming an Artist

Finally told Dad that I don’t want to follow in his footsteps as a grocery businessman, and that I want to become an artist! I think Mom understands…she is after all a singer. I’m going to a secondary school for art in Normandy!

My charcoal caricatures are becoming wide-known! I’ve been making good business already selling them for 10-20 francs apiece! I’m going to be a millionaire in no time!