Kopiebrief aan Samuel van Houten Possibly 1894

"Kopiebrief aan Samuel van Houten" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, dated November 4, 1894. The letter, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is addressed to Samuel van Houten, a Dutch Minister, and concerns the relocation of paintings in the Rijksmuseum. Israëls, a prominent realist painter, expresses his strong opinions about the placement of artwork, highlighting the importance of carefully considering the overall aesthetic and historical context. This document provides valuable insight into the artist's thoughts and the artistic landscape of late 19th-century Netherlands.