Brief aan Jan Veth 1865 - 1925

"Brief aan Jan Veth" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Jac van Looij, dating from 1865 to 1925. This intimate piece offers a glimpse into the artist's personal life and his correspondence with fellow artist Jan Veth. The letter reveals details about a lecture by Belgian symbolist poet Émile Verhaeren, and a meeting with the subject of the letter, Jan Veth. The note is characteristic of personal correspondence, with its casual tone and informal writing style. Van Looij's handwriting reveals his hurriedness and possibly the cold weather he mentions, which are typical elements of ephemeral personal communication.