Brief aan Adrianus van Everdingen Possibly 1861 - 1867

This is a letter written in Haarlem, Netherlands, on July 7, 1861, by Cornelis Lieste to Adrianus van Everdingen. The letter is a direct response to a request, concerning an offer for 1900 made for painting number 269. Lieste was working during a time of significant social and political change in the Netherlands, as the country was undergoing industrialization and grappling with questions of national identity. He found success as a landscape painter. However, his artistic path was interwoven with the economic realities of the time. The content of this letter suggests the economic considerations that shaped the art market and the lives of artists like Lieste. The letter provides an intimate look at the financial transactions underpinning artistic creation and consumption in the 19th century. There's something very human about seeing an artist negotiate the value of his work. In this context, the letter serves as a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between art, commerce, and personal survival.