Brief aan onbekend 1866

"Brief aan onbekend" (Letter to an Unknown Recipient), dated 1866, is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Charles William Meredith van de Velde (1818-1898). The letter, written in Dutch, requests that the recipient send three of his drawings to the art exhibition in Utrecht. The letter is a significant artifact in the history of Dutch art, offering insights into the artistic practices and networks of the 19th century. It also showcases van de Velde's elegant penmanship and his dedication to the art world.