Brief aan de secretaris van de tentoonstelling te houden in Utrecht, 1848 before 1848

This letter, addressed to the secretary of an exhibition in Utrecht in 1848, was written by Arend Cornelis Hazeu. Hazeu, writing from Haarlem, submits "various still lifes, including a gilded landscape", which he prices at two hundred guilders. This letter gives us insight into the art world of the Netherlands in the mid-19th century and some of the economic realities artists faced. Consider Hazeu’s position as an artist within the broader social and economic structures of the time. His choice to participate in exhibitions reflects the hopes and challenges of an artist seeking recognition and financial stability. This letter is more than a submission, it's a personal narrative of ambition and economic pragmatism. This letter serves as a reminder that the creation and reception of art are deeply intertwined with the social conditions of the time, and the individual stories of those involved.