Brief aan Christiaan Kramm by Alexander Schaepkens

Brief aan Christiaan Kramm Possibly 1859

hand-lettering

ink paper printed

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

hand-drawn typeface

ink drawing experimentation

calligraphic

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This handwritten letter, likely from 1859, is by Alexander Schaepkens, a prominent photographer known for his contributions to the development of photography in the Netherlands. The letter, addressed to Christiaan Kramm, is housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases Schaepkens' handwriting, a testament to his artistic expression beyond the lens. His letter speaks to his admiration for Kramm's work in the field of Dutch and Flemish art, highlighting Schaepkens' dedication to the development of photography as an art form.