Brief aan Philip Zilcken before 1925

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Eric Verhoeven, dated before 1925. The letter, written in Dutch, is an intimate and personal reflection on the nature of art and the artist's relationship to their surroundings. It appears to be a response to a query from Philip Zilcken concerning Verhoeven's artistic style and whether his work is regionalist or universal. The letter delves into the question of inspiration, tradition, and individual expression, highlighting the artist’s belief in a synthesis of regional and universal elements in their art.