Brief aan Ary Johannes Lamme Possibly 1860

Carel Vosmaer wrote "Brief aan Ary Johannes Lamme," and though undated, it offers insight into the cultural and artistic dialogues of the 19th century. Vosmaer, a Dutch writer and art critic, engages with Ary Johannes Lamme, likely an artist himself, reflecting the interconnectedness of the art world during this period. In this personal correspondence we see Vosmaer’s consideration for Lamme. The letter gives an insight into his world, one of artistic creation and response. The letter gives insight into their identities as artists but also the role of the artist in society more broadly. What does it mean to create, to critique, to correspond? Letters are intimate objects, they represent human connection and communication. This piece asks us to reflect on the relationships between art and life, between artists, and what we value in these exchanges.