Brief aan Jan Veth 1878 - 1925

"Brief aan Jan Veth" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, dated between 1878 and 1925, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The letter, likely a personal correspondence, offers a glimpse into Holst's life and artistic practices. It mentions the artist's struggle to make a living, his reliance on patrons like Jan Veth, and his desire to help fellow artists. The letter's content provides valuable insight into the artist's working conditions and the social networks within the art world.