Brief aan Andries Bonger before 1894

This letter, dated February 28, 1894, written by the French Post-Impressionist artist Emile Bernard to his art dealer Andries Bonger, discusses Bernard’s growing admiration for the work of Paul Gauguin. Bernard's enthusiasm for Gauguin's art is evident throughout the letter, which highlights the influence Gauguin had on Bernard's own artistic development, as seen in his later work. Bernard, born in 1868, was a key figure in the development of Synthetism, a style of painting that emphasizes simplified forms and bold colors, much like the work of his idol, Gauguin. This letter sheds light on the creative exchange between artists and their patrons during the late 19th century and serves as a valuable document in the study of Post-Impressionism and artistic influence.