Brief aan August Allebé Possibly 1884

"Brief aan August Allebé" is a handwritten letter from Dutch painter Jan Veth to August Allebé, dated 6 October 1884. This letter is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and is a testament to the artistic correspondence of the time. Veth explains his ongoing work, mentioning a commission that prevented him from completing an earlier promised project. This letter provides insight into Veth's personal life and the working relationships between artists during the late 19th century.