Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1895

This handwritten note, titled *Brief aan Philip Zilcken*, is a personal letter written by Dutch artist Johan Marinus Schalekamp to Philip Zilcken, dated November 6, 1895. The letter, held in the Rijksmuseum, reveals insights into Schalekamp's personal life and artistic practice. It details the artist's recent encounter with someone named Olatno and reflects upon the artist's busy schedule, the lack of artistic recognition, and his ongoing aspirations. The letter provides a glimpse into the artistic scene in the Netherlands during the late 19th century.