Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1889

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" (Letter to Philip Zilcken), a handwritten note by French writer and art historian Henri Beraldi, likely dated 1889, is a fascinating document. It reveals Beraldi's meticulous approach to collecting and documenting art. In this letter, he asks for information about the dates and locations of various engravings, specifically those from the "cahier forts français," a collection of significant French engravings. This letter provides valuable insights into the world of 19th-century art collecting and the importance of accurate documentation.