Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1903 - 1911

This artwork, "Brief aan Jan Veth," is a handwritten letter by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, dated possibly between 1903 and 1911. The letter, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Israëls' personal correspondence. The content of the letter, written in Dutch, suggests a conversation about a possible visit to the writer's home. The image shows a close-up of the letter with the handwritten text and the artist's distinctive signature. This piece is important for understanding the life and work of Jozef Israëls, a key figure in the Dutch realist movement.