Brief aan de heer Camarelli Possibly 1871

"Brief aan de heer Camarelli" (Letter to Mr. Camarelli) is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Louis Apol, dated possibly 1871. The letter is currently in the Rijksmuseum collection. Apol's letter, written in Dutch, is a personal correspondence that offers insight into the artist’s personal life and artistic process. The content of the letter is unknown, but its existence as a work of art provides a unique glimpse into the artistic practices of the 19th century. The letter’s simple form and elegant script reflect a typical style of handwritten letters from this period.