Brief aan Ary Johannes Lamme Possibly 1861 - 1864

This is a handwritten letter by Willem Anthonie van Deventer, a Dutch painter born in 1824 and died in 1893. Dated Amsterdam, April 27, 1861, it is possibly a response to a letter requesting information regarding the artist's life and career. The letter is written in Dutch, and provides information about the artist's birthplace, education, and his work as an animal painter. Van Deventer, known for his animal paintings, specifically mentions his training as a painter of animals and the importance of providing a complete catalog for the requestor. The letter shows the artist's commitment to his craft and provides an insight into his artistic background.