Brief aan Ary Johannes Lamme Possibly 1861 - 1863

"Brief aan Ary Johannes Lamme," a handwritten letter dated between 1861 and 1863, was penned by the Dutch painter Dirk Vis Blokhuyzen (1799-1869). The letter, written in formal Dutch, is a testament to the artist's personal and professional relationships. Blokhuyzen's elegant script and the formal language of the letter suggest a correspondence to an important individual within the artistic community. This artifact offers a glimpse into the artistic world of 19th-century Netherlands, providing insights into the social dynamics of artists and patrons.