Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff
CZENUKFR

Friday, 26 May 1882

At the Salon we encounter Gavini and Carrier-Belleuse and not a single interesting soul. Both accompany us... But no Bastien, no Carolus, no one. No Tony, no Julian. In short, I saw no one — and such a charming dress, too.
The prizes awarded are outrageous — that of Zillhardt is among the most justified. But there are others... It is sickening and fills one with sadness. One would think artists ought to be more conscientious and more honest than other men. Not at all! And it grieves me.