Brief aan G.M.C. Hooft, secretaris van de commissie van de Tentoonstelling van Levende Meesters in Den Haag Possibly 1843 - 1846

"Brief aan G.M.C. Hooft, secretaris van de commissie van de Tentoonstelling van Levende Meesters in Den Haag" (Letter to G.M.C. Hooft, secretary of the committee of the Exhibition of Living Masters in The Hague) is a letter written by artist Louis Robbe in 1843, discussing the packaging and shipment of his painting to the exhibition. The letter, in elegant cursive script, details Robbe's meticulous instructions for securing the artwork for travel, reflecting his careful consideration for the preservation of his work. This document, held in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the practical concerns of artists during the 19th century, illustrating the challenges of exhibiting artwork across distances.