Brief aan anoniem Possibly 1850 - 1851

"Brief aan anoniem" (Letter to Anonymous), a work by Dutch Romantic painter Jan Hendrik van de Laar, is a handwritten letter displayed at the Rijksmuseum. Dated to 1850 or 1851, the artwork depicts a personal letter in the artist's handwriting. The letter's recipient remains unknown, highlighting van de Laar’s personal life and creative process. This piece serves as a window into the artist's world and his use of text and form in his artistic practice.