Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1899

This handwritten letter, dated October 6, 1899, is a personal correspondence written by Willem Witsen, a prominent Dutch painter and member of the Hague School. The letter is addressed to Philip Zilcken, likely a fellow artist or patron, and discusses artistic matters. The contents are a testament to the intellectual and social exchange that shaped the artistic community of the late 19th century. The letter, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into Witsen's artistic practice and his relationship with his contemporaries.