Brief aan E.J. van Wisselingh (1848-1912) after 1891

This letter was penned by Pieter Haverkorn van Rijsewijk, to E.J. van Wisselingh, and is a glimpse into the art world of the late 19th century. The letter gives us an emotional and intellectual insight into the complex relationships between artists, dealers, and the art market during this period. Rijsewijk discusses the activities of the Dutch artist Matthijs Maris, and references his dealings with the Goupil gallery, which had branches in major European cities. He touches on Maris's transition from working with Cottier to moving to London, and asks about Maris's whereabouts in 1887. The references to specific individuals and locations, such as the Buitenhof and Amsterdam, situate the letter within a particular cultural and geographical context. The letter reflects the social networks and power dynamics that shaped the art world, and reveals the personal and professional concerns of those involved.