Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1889

This handwritten letter, "Brief aan Jan Veth," is a personal letter from George Hendrik Breitner to Jan Veth, dated October 6th, 1889. It is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the significance of Breitner’s work in Dutch art. This personal letter, though not a painting or drawing, sheds light on the artist’s personal life and potential social circle, highlighting his artistic and personal connections during his time in the Netherlands. The content of the letter is not readily decipherable without knowledge of Dutch and context, but its existence is an important part of the artist’s archive.