Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1895

This artwork is a postcard sent by Isaac Israels, a Dutch painter known for his Impressionist style, to fellow artist Philip Zilcken. The handwritten address on the card reveals details about the recipient, including his profession as an artist, his location in The Hague, Netherlands, and the date of its dispatch, May 16, 1892. The card serves as a fascinating glimpse into the correspondence of artists during the late 19th century and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This postcard, a unique document of artistic communication, sheds light on the social network and artistic scene in The Hague at that time.