Prentbriefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1915

This is a postcard written by Dutch author Louis Couperus (1863-1923) and sent to Philip Zilcken before 1915. The handwritten message is in Dutch and refers to Couperus' travel to Rome, mentioning a performance of the "harlequin symphony" by "Chris Capens". The postcard is a fascinating glimpse into Couperus’s life, revealing his travels and interests as an esteemed writer of the Dutch literary scene. The postcard is marked with various postmarks from the Netherlands, likely where it was sent from.