Briefkaart aan Jan Gerard Smits Possibly 1908

This artwork is a postcard by the Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, dated possibly 1908. The postcard features a handwritten message addressed to Jan Gerard Smits, a renowned art critic and curator, and is a glimpse into the personal side of Israëls' life and his engagement with the art world. It is a testament to the communication and connection between artists and critics, and it reveals a moment of interaction between two key figures in Dutch art history. This postcard is housed in the Rijksmuseum and provides an interesting insight into the personal and professional life of Jozef Israëls.