Brief aan August Allebé by Johannes Hubertus Leonardus de Haas

Brief aan August Allebé Possibly 1902

johanneshubertusleonardusdehaas

hand-lettering

ink paper printed

old engraving style

hand drawn type

hand lettering

hand-drawn typeface

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

coloring book page

This is a handwritten letter by the Dutch painter Johannes Hubertus Leonardus de Haas, also known as Johannes de Haas, dated possibly 1902. The letter is addressed to the artist August Allebé, and is a fascinating example of an artwork from the perspective of an art-historical document. The handwritten text is presented as a work of art, and reveals insight into the artist's life and artistic practice during this period. It is a piece of art that can be enjoyed by those interested in the life of an artist as well as those who enjoy calligraphy.