Brief aan jonkheer Victor Eugène Louis de Stuers Possibly 1890

This handwritten letter, titled "Brief aan jonkheer Victor Eugène Louis de Stuers" and possibly dated 1890, is a fascinating artifact from the Rijksmuseum. The letter, written by A. Allebé, a student at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam, addresses the recipient, Victor Eugène Louis de Stuers, a prominent figure in Dutch art and literature. The content of the letter focuses on the upcoming art competition "Sander", and the writer's hope that the recipient, de Stuers, will be able to attend. The letter offers insight into the artistic community and the importance of these competitions in the 19th century. The letter's formal language and elegant penmanship are typical of this period. This letter, although not a traditional artwork, serves as a window into the artistic world of the Netherlands in the late 19th century.