Brief aan Andries Bonger Possibly 1918

"Brief aan Andries Bonger" is a handwritten letter written by the English art critic Hugh Blaker, dated February 14, 1918. This letter, addressed to the Dutch art dealer Andries Bonger, discusses Blaker's interest in illustrating a book on the work of the French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne, with photographic reproductions. It mentions Blaker's hope to utilize photographs for the project, though he notes that the publication will be delayed due to the ongoing First World War. Blaker also mentions an article about Cézanne by Émile Bernard, which can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum's National Art Library in London. This letter provides insight into Blaker's writing style and provides a glimpse into the difficulties faced by artists and art critics during wartime.