Brief aan Christiaan Kramm after 1861

"Brief aan Christiaan Kramm" is a handwritten letter by Dutch painter Gijsbertus Johannes Verspuy (1823-1862) to the art collector Christiaan Kramm, dating after 1861. This letter, now preserved in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable document for understanding the artist's life and artistic practice. It sheds light on Verspuy's connections to other artists and patrons during his short but prolific career, as well as his thoughts on the art world of his time. Verspuy, known for his landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes, was a promising artist whose life was tragically cut short. This letter provides a glimpse into the world of a 19th-century Dutch artist struggling for recognition and financial security.