Brief aan G.M.C. Hooft, secretaris van de Commissie van de Tentoonstelling van Levende Meesters in Den Haag Possibly 1843 - 1844

This letter was written in 1843 by Louis Jean Somers to G.M.C. Hooft, secretary of the Commission of the Exhibition of Living Masters in The Hague. Crafted with pen and ink on paper, this letter exemplifies the art of correspondence. The choice of materials – humble yet enduring – speaks volumes. Paper, derived from processed plant fibers, became a ubiquitous medium of exchange. The handwritten script embodies a personalized touch; however, the letter is also a means for Somers to participate in the art world. The labor involved in producing this letter – from papermaking to Somers' concentrated effort – underscores the human element in artistic creation. The letter becomes a powerful object, embodying an individual's aspirations and the societal structures within which art is made and valued. It bridges the divide between fine art and the everyday.