Gedicht aan Theresia Augusta Alida Allebé Possibly 1833

This is a handwritten poem, “Gedicht aan Theresia Augusta Alida Allebé”, by Dutch artist August Allebé, possibly dated to 1833. Allebé is known for his landscapes, portraits and genre paintings. The poem is written in Dutch and features a small drawing of a man sitting on a ledge with a bird perched nearby. This work is a private and personal example of Allebé's artistic practice and can be found in the Rijksmuseum.