Brief aan Adriaan van der Willigen by Cornelis van Hardenbergh

Brief aan Adriaan van der Willigen Possibly 1817

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

hand-drawn typeface

ink colored

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Brief aan Adriaan van der Willigen" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Cornelis van Hardenbergh (1755-1843) addressed to Adriaan van der Willigen. Dated April 6, 1819, the letter contains information about the history of painting in Utrecht, referencing artists such as Johan Philips, Morite, and the Bambianciske kunstvereniging. The letter offers a glimpse into the artistic circles of 19th-century Netherlands, highlighting the importance of patronage and artistic networks in shaping the artistic landscape of the time.