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I insist on establishing the following dates indicating my prior paternity, [and the discussions that I held] 1884, 'Grande Jatte' study, exhibition of the Independants 1884-1885, 'Grande Jatte' composition 1885, studies at the 'Grande Jatte' and at Grandcamp; I took up again the 'Grande Jatte' composition October 1886. 4 October [18]85 I make Pissarro's acquaintance at Durand-Ruel's. 1886, January or February, a small canvas by Pissarro, divided and pure color, at Clozet's, the dealer on the Rue de Chateaudun.
— GEORGES SEURAT