Brief aan Alexander Pierre Philip Cornelis Robert de Ceva Possibly 1833 - 1836

This is a letter, written in ink on paper, by the French artist Henri Decaisne, though its exact date is unknown. The letter is addressed to Alexander Pierre Philip Cornelis Robert de Ceva. Decaisne discusses the arrangements for submitting a painting to an exhibition in Brussels. He hopes his painting will be well-placed and cared for, and also mentions matters of finance and shipping. The letter provides valuable insight into the art world of the time. It speaks to the relationship between artist and patron, in which money and support are exchanged for artworks. It also highlights the importance of exhibitions as a means for artists to gain recognition and sell their work. Finally, the letter also sheds light on the logistics of transporting artworks, which would have been a complex and costly undertaking at the time. To understand this artwork, one would need to research the relevant exhibition in Brussels, as well as the biographies of both Decaisne and de Ceva.