Brief aan Jan Veth before 1899

wallymoes

pen sketch

old engraving style

hand drawn type

hand lettering

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Brief aan Jan Veth" is a handwritten letter, dated September 1891, from Dutch artist Wally Moes (1856-1918). The letter is a typical example of epistolary art, a form of artistic expression that uses letters as a medium. Moes's elegant script, the location stamp, and the dated inscription reveal details about his daily life and artistic practice. This document offers a glimpse into the personal side of a prominent artist, a counterpoint to his more formal artistic output.