Overlijdensbericht aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1910 - 1930

"Overlijdensbericht aan Philip Zilcken" (Death Notice for Philip Zilcken) is a handwritten death notice created by the artist G. Lesueur, likely between 1910 and 1930. The notice, written in French, announces the death of Emilie Steinlen, a woman who was a mother, wife, and friend. The document details the date and location of her death in Paris, and the place of her burial at the Père Lachaise Cemetery. This artwork is an example of a death announcement, a genre of art that serves as a historical document and a personal message of grief.