Brief aan Adriaan van der Willigen Possibly 1824 - 1829

"Brief aan Adriaan van der Willigen" is a letter written by the Dutch flower painter Cornelis van Spaendonck, likely dated between 1824 and 1829. The letter, written in French, is addressed to Adriaan van der Willigen, a Dutch art collector and dealer. The letter likely discusses a flower painting, potentially by Van Spaendonck himself, that Van der Willigen was considering purchasing. Van Spaendonck was known for his realistic depictions of flowers, which were highly sought after by collectors. This letter sheds light on the artist's working practices and the art market of the early 19th century.