Brief aan Elsie Maud Cownie Possibly 1906

This is a handwritten letter by Philip Zilcken, dated possibly 1906. The letter is addressed to Elsie Maud Cownie and discusses the wellbeing of Cownie's family, the health of the child, and a parcel that Zilcken is sending. Zilcken was a Dutch painter known for his realist and impressionist-influenced works. The letter is a valuable insight into the artist's personal life and communication style. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the everyday life and relationships of the early 20th century, beyond the conventional scope of paintings and drawings.