Pelicans

1875

Meeting the Collector Victor Chocquet

Through Renoir he met Victor Chocquet, a customs inspector and collector, who bought three of his works and became the artist's most devoted collector.

1877

Sixteen Works at the Third Impressionist Exhibition

He presented 16 works at the third Impressionist exhibition, once again met with harsh criticism. It was the last time he exhibited with the Impressionists.

March 1878

His Father Learns of Hortense and Their Son

Owing to a careless letter from Chocquet, his father learned of the hidden family and cut his allowance in half; Cézanne had to ask Zola for help. In September the father relented and granted the family 400 francs.

1882

His Only Appearance at the Official Salon

His friend Antoine Guillemet, having joined the Salon jury, got Cézanne admitted as his "pupil." The exhibited portrait (probably of the artist's father) was hung in a poorly lit spot and went unnoticed.