Brief aan onbekend Possibly 1813 - 1831

"Brief aan onbekend" (Letter to an Unknown) is a handwritten letter penned by Belgian painter Jean-Baptiste Delbecq. The date of the letter is unclear, but it is believed to have been written between 1813 and 1831. The letter, written in French, expresses Delbecq's dissatisfaction with the rejection of his request to be exempt from certain dues related to his art exhibitions. This letter, a rare glimpse into the artist's personal life, offers insight into the challenges faced by artists during this period and sheds light on the artistic community of the time.