Brief aan August Allebé Possibly 1915

"Brief aan August Allebé" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Carel Lodewijk Dake, dated possibly 1915 and housed in the Rijksmuseum. The letter is addressed to August Allebé, a prominent Dutch painter and professor, expressing Dake's desire to contribute to Allebé's collection. Dake's elegant script and polite tone highlight the professional respect between the two artists during this period. The letter offers insight into the artistic networks and artistic exchange within the Dutch art scene during the early 20th century.