Kladbrievenboek Jan Brandes 1780-1785 1780 - 1785

"Kladbrievenboek Jan Brandes 1780-1785" is a handwritten notebook by Dutch artist Jan Brandes, documenting his travels and observations from 1780 to 1785. The notebook provides an intimate glimpse into the artist's daily life and working methods. While the entries are primarily in Dutch, they reveal insights into Brandes's experiences in Batavia, the East Indies, where he traveled for artistic inspiration. The notebook is a valuable source for historians and art historians interested in Brandes's work and the social and cultural context of Dutch colonialism in the 18th century.