Brief aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) Possibly 1932

"Brief aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout" is a typed letter by Dutch artist Jacob Bendien, dated January 4, 1932. The letter is addressed to the director of the Rijksmuseum, offering to sell 11 drawings and 3 lithographs. It is a poignant document that shows the artist's desire to showcase his work and his humble approach to selling his art, especially the note regarding the price of the artwork, stating that they are set at "half of what I usually ask for my work". Bendien's work was largely characterized by his focus on social realism and social commentary.