Brief aan August Allebé Possibly 1917 - 1919

"Brief aan August Allebé" is a blank piece of paper, likely a letter, from Dutch artist Jan Veth, dated sometime between 1917 and 1919. Though empty of visual content, the piece holds significance as a tangible trace of Veth’s correspondence and creative process. The letter’s intended recipient, August Allebé, was a fellow Dutch artist and teacher, and the letter provides insight into the network of creative exchanges that existed among artists in the early 20th century. The blank canvas, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, invites viewers to contemplate the untold stories contained within Veth's letters and the broader artistic conversations that shaped Dutch art history.