Interieur van Stadhouderskade 56, het woonhuis van Andries Bonger in Amsterdam, met schilderijen van Odilon Redon aan de muur 1904

W.J.G. van Meurs created this photograph of the interior of Andries Bonger's Amsterdam home, showcasing a curated display of Odilon Redon's paintings. The image provides insight into the cultural milieu of the late 19th and early 20th century Netherlands. Andries Bonger, brother-in-law to Vincent van Gogh, was an art collector and played a crucial role in introducing French Symbolist art, like Redon's, to the Dutch art scene. The photograph captures the intellectual and aesthetic tastes of the Dutch upper class, who were embracing avant-garde movements in art and literature. The careful arrangement of paintings and the presence of a well-stocked bookshelf, signal a cultured and refined environment. To understand the significance of this image, one might delve into the correspondence between Van Gogh and Bonger, exploring the dynamics of the art market and the networks of artists and collectors who shaped the reception of modern art in the Netherlands.