Brief aan Philip Zilcken before 1897

Arsène Alexandre, a French art critic and writer, penned this handwritten letter to Philip Zilcken before 1897. The letter, housed in the Rijksmuseum, discusses a story by J.M. Bauer and expresses Alexandre's admiration for the piece's originality and the way it embodies the essence of "the preface," a literary concept referencing introductory material. The letter showcases Alexandre's elegant penmanship and provides insight into his artistic opinions.