Brief aan Ignacio de León y Escosura 1844 - 1901

"Brief aan Ignacio de León y Escosura" is a handwritten letter by the French Academic artist Jean-Léon Gérôme, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. Dating from 1844-1901, it is a personal note, likely to the Spanish politician and writer Ignacio de León y Escosura. The letter reveals the artist's personal style of writing and provides insight into the social circles of 19th-century art. It is an interesting piece for art historians and fans of the French academic style.