Briefkaart aan Jan Veth before 1894

"Briefkaart aan Jan Veth" is an artwork by Dutch artist Maurits van der Valk, dating from before 1894. The work is a simple postcard, featuring the handwritten address to Jan Veth, an artist and art critic, as well as the return address and postmarks from the time. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. This work provides a glimpse into the artist's personal correspondence and offers insight into the art world of the late 19th century in the Netherlands. The handwritten inscription and the postmarks together create a visual narrative of the journey of the postcard, a fascinating example of historical ephemera.