Brief aan Jan Veth 1874 - 1925

"Brief aan Jan Veth" (1874-1925) is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Antoon Derkinderen. This letter, likely written to the artist Jan Veth, provides insight into Derkinderen's personal life and artistic concerns. The text reveals a dialogue about artistic techniques, specifically referencing the use of "drugs" in artistic practices and Derkinderen's concern about the potential influence of these methods on his art. The letter showcases Derkinderen's distinctive handwriting and provides a glimpse into the correspondence between artists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.