Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1888

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (Letter to Jan Veth) is a handwritten letter from Dutch painter Willem Bastiaan Tholen to Jan Veth, dated June 27, 1888. The letter is an example of a personal document related to the artist's work and social connections, giving insight into the artistic world of late 19th-century Netherlands. The letter is written in Dutch and contains discussions about art, artists, and commissions, providing a glimpse into the artist's process and his relationships with other artists. The letter is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the value of this personal correspondence as an art historical artifact.