Tuesday, 27 January 1880

We say that I am doing another competition piece. A little girl posed very boldly, in a large Rubens hat and a coat with a fur collar. Life-size, of course, but the head and shoulders only, a size-10 canvas, in short.
I have sent Juliette Lamber two cards, that of Mme Bashkirtseff with: from 31 January 1880, Saturday from three to seven o'clock and Sunday from four to seven... and mine with: Sunday from four to seven.
I went to the Chamber, but there was nothing; we stayed five minutes and then went to order dresses. I have a rage for elegance at present.