Brief aan Frans Buffa en Zonen 1874 - 1879

Willem Maris penned this letter to Frans Buffa en Zonen on September 5th, 1847. It's a fascinating glimpse into the art world's economic structure during the Dutch Golden Age. Frans Buffa en Zonen were prominent art dealers in Amsterdam. Letters like these reveal the financial relationships between artists and dealers, offering insight into how artists earned a living. Maris, known for his landscapes, likely maintained a commercial relationship with the Buffa gallery, common at the time. The letter is written in Dutch, of course. I'd be interested to see if the contents of this correspondence reflect a formal business tone or something more familiar. Researching archival records from the Buffa gallery itself may reveal details about the kinds of arrangements they made with artists like Maris. Through such inquiry, we can appreciate how this simple letter connects to broader narratives about the institutions that shaped the art world in the Netherlands.