Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1891 - 1893

This is a letter penned by Max Liebermann in Berlin in 1893. Letters, like this one, offer art historians a window into the social and cultural context of art production. Here, Liebermann corresponds with Jan Veth, likely concerning the arrangement of an exhibition. The informal tone suggests a close relationship between the two artists, perhaps forged within the institutions of the art world. Liebermann mentions the possibility of acquiring works by "good Dutch masters" from private collections or public galleries and even alludes to paintings by Israëls from Vothreitt or de Haan in Amsterdam, highlighting the network of collectors and dealers that sustained artistic careers. Documents like this letter are invaluable resources for understanding the social dynamics and institutional frameworks that shaped the art world at the turn of the century.