Brief aan Frans Buffa en Zonen by Pieter Stortenbeker

Brief aan Frans Buffa en Zonen Possibly 1872 - 1876

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

white palette

tea stained

personal sketchbook

marker colouring

limited palette

watercolor

"Brief aan Frans Buffa en Zonen" (1872-1876), by Dutch artist Pieter Stortenbeker, is a handwritten letter that showcases the artist's communication style and provides insight into his artistic process. The letter, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, reveals Stortenbeker's dedication to his craft as he details his plans for creating a large drawing and his need for suitable paper for the task. This intimate document offers a glimpse into the artistic world of the 19th century and the challenges and considerations involved in the creative process.