Krantenknipsel betreffende Louis Meijer Possibly 1865

This is a 1865 newspaper clipping about the Dutch painter Louis Meijer (1809-1866). The clipping discusses a donation of a painting by Meijer depicting a beach scene at night to a civil servant. It praises Meijer for his talent and kindness, mentioning his recent hardships and his charitable act. The clipping also describes a chromolithographic reproduction of the painting available for sale. This artifact provides insight into the artistic and social context of 19th-century Netherlands.