THOMAS E. LINK American (North Carolina), 20th century L'esprit de l'escalier Acrylic on canvas The title translates from French as "The Spirit of the Staircase" and refers to a remark by the French philosopher Denis Diderot; also known as "staircase wit", it refers to the predicament of thinking of the perfect reply too late. Unframed. Stretched. 48 x 60 inches $200-400
