Letter from Robert Lederer to Egon Schiele, 4th Apr. 1917

Translation of the Transcription:

Vienna, 4th Apr. 1917.

Dear Mr. Schiele!

I first saw drawings by you in the “Bildender Künstler” and I can truthfully say I felt the greatest admiration at first sight. The depth of perception, the decorative effect…, but I hope you will let me tell you all this in person. As these things go, I came across your drawings daily at the time: in the “graph. Künste”, in the “Aktion” and especially at Lanyi where I saw the first originals.

I also have Lanyi to thank for giving me your address. My most heartfelt wish is to meet the artist whose works have impressed me so deeply and to [crossed out: encounter] view even more of his works at his studio. I will regrettably have to limit myself to viewing; since my only income is the allowance granted to me by my parents, I do not have much purchasing power. Thus, I kindly ask you to allow me to visit you at your studio and to let me know the date and time. One more thing: I have one week of school holidays now and am rather busy at other times. Please take this into consideration, if at all possible.

With great devotion

Robert
Lederer