Brief aan Ina van Eibergen Santhagens-Waller c. 1878 - 1938

"Brief aan Ina van Eibergen Santhagens-Waller" (Letter to Ina van Eibergen Santhagens-Waller) is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, dated c. 1878 - 1938. The letter, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Holst’s personal life and thoughts. It’s a testament to his artistic practice and the cultural context of his time, reflecting his engagement with social and political issues prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Holst, a prominent figure in Dutch Symbolism and Expressionism, used his art as a platform for social commentary, and this letter provides insight into his creative process and the influence of his personal life on his artistic endeavors.