Brief aan H.C. Cankrien Possibly 1861 - 1863

This handwritten document titled *Brief aan H.C. Cankrien* (Letter to H.C. Cankrien) is a personal letter by Dutch artist Richard Burnier dated 31 March 1861. The letter is a personal correspondence between two artists and discusses a project they were collaborating on. The letter also mentions other artists such as M. Helbig and M. Schaffert, and possibly alludes to a project or exhibitions related to art in Belgium. The letter is written in a formal tone and discusses artistic topics in a highly personal way. This document is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum and offers valuable insights into the creative network and personal correspondence of artists in 19th-century Europe.