Brief aan Christiaan Kramm Possibly 1857

This handwritten letter, possibly dated 1857, was written by Dutch artist Joseph Hartogensis (1822-1865) to fellow artist Christiaan Kramm. The letter, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, discusses art and likely concerns a commission. Hartogensis's letter is a fascinating glimpse into the artistic world of mid-19th century Netherlands. It showcases the intimate communication between artists during a time of significant artistic change.