Briefkaart aan August Allebé Possibly 1885

This artwork by Jac van Looij, potentially dated 1885, is a postcard addressed to August Allebé, director of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam. The postcard features a postage stamp with the image of an Italian king, a coat of arms with a royal crown and flags, and other decorative details. It exemplifies the popular use of postcards as a means of communication, especially for formal correspondence, during the late 19th century. The hand-written address and stamps offer a glimpse into the everyday life and artistic scene of the time.