Briefkaart aan Jan Veth Possibly 1888

This is a postcard addressed to Jan Veth, possibly from 1888, by Willem Bastiaan Tholen. The postcard is a simple piece of paper with handwritten text on it, showcasing a signature at the bottom. The postcard, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Tholen's artistic expression beyond his well-known paintings and drawings. The inscription, a brief message with the word "Amitie," offers a glimpse into Tholen's personal communications and artistic circle. The postcard's historical significance lies in its connection to the Dutch artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen, whose work spanned a variety of genres including landscape, portraiture, and genre painting.