Aantekening uit archief Philip Zilcken before 1898

This handwritten note from Philip Zilcken's archive, dated before 1898, is a fascinating glimpse into the artist's creative process. The text, written in Dutch, lists various subjects that Zilcken likely considered for his artwork, including "photographs" and "figures". This is an example of a "work on paper" and is a unique piece of art history, offering insight into the working methods of a prominent Dutch artist. Zilcken (1857-1930) was a prominent Dutch painter and is best known for his realistic depictions of life in the Netherlands.