Brief aan Andries Bonger before 1895

This handwritten letter, “Brief aan Andries Bonger,” is a personal note from the French Post-Impressionist painter Émile Bernard (1868-1941) to art dealer Andries Bonger. Written before 1895, the letter likely addresses the business relationship between the two men and details the artist’s artistic ambitions and the perception of his work. This intimate glimpse into the artist’s mind reveals his approach to art and his perspective on the art market.