Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1900 - 1924

This is a postcard, "Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken", possibly created between 1900-1924 by Belgian symbolist painter Octave Maus. The postcard is addressed to Philip Zilcken, who, given the information "Helim Kella, Biznisten hout, La Haye," was likely a resident of The Hague, Netherlands. It bears the stamps and postmarks of Belgium. The image is notable for its use of handwriting, which, in addition to the address, likely contains a message. The postcard itself gives us an insight into Maus’s personal life. The handwritten address and postmark are important in identifying the location and date of the artwork.