Brief aan Christiaan Kramm Possibly 1863

"Brief aan Christiaan Kramm" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Joseph Hartogensis to Christiaan Kramm, possibly dated 1863, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. This personal letter sheds light on Hartogensis’s life and work, offering insights into his artistic practice, his relationships with other artists, and his struggles with the art world. The letter is written in Dutch and discusses various topics related to Hartogensis’s career, including his creative process, commissions, and financial concerns. This intimate piece provides a glimpse into the working life of a 19th-century artist in the Netherlands.