Brief aan Frans Buffa Possibly 1877 - 1879

"Brief aan Frans Buffa" is a handwritten letter by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls dated between 1877 and 1879, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The letter, written in Dutch, is addressed to Frans Buffa, suggesting a personal correspondence between the two. The text itself is an intriguing glimpse into the artist's personal life and possible artistic collaborations. Israëls, renowned for his realist paintings depicting everyday life, utilized his artistic talents to capture the social realities of his time. While the contents of the letter remain unreadable, its historical significance lies in its connection to a prominent figure in Dutch art history, making it a valuable artifact for art enthusiasts and researchers.