Brief aan Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk Possibly 1900 - 1910

This handwritten letter, dated to sometime between 1900 and 1910, is a personal correspondence from the renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin to Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk. The letter, held in the Rijksmuseum, reflects Rodin's artistic dedication and his relationship with patrons. The content explores the complexities of casting and the artist's desire to see his work preserved. Rodin’s letter, a tangible piece of art history, offers insight into the artistic and personal life of a master sculptor.