Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1891 - 1895

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (Letter to Jan Veth), a handwritten letter by Dutch painter Isaac Israels, is dated May 17, 1889. The letter, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the art world of the late 19th century. It reveals Israels' thoughts on securing a space for his works, his preferences for certain exhibitions and the artists whose work he admired, including Turner and Martine Mempes. The letter sheds light on the social and professional interactions within the art world of the time.