Brief aan Johan Philip van der Kellen Possibly 1890 - 1893

This is a letter by Eduard François Georges written to Johan Philip van der Kellen, penned in The Hague. Imagine Georges, a 19th-century artist and printmaker, his thoughts carefully scripted onto this very page. The letter speaks of a pastel by Troost, a work Georges believes would be a valuable addition to the museum. Letters such as this, offer a glimpse into the cultural and artistic values of the time. We see the importance placed on preserving artworks and expanding museum collections. The informal tone and the urgency in his recommendation reveal a deep passion for art and a personal investment in shaping the cultural landscape of his time. This letter is a reminder that art history is as much about personal connections and the shaping of cultural institutions as it is about the artworks themselves. It invites us to reflect on what we value and preserve for future generations.