Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1887 - 1888

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten letter by the Dutch painter Anton Mauve, dated between 1887 and 1888. The letter, written in Dutch, is a personal note from Mauve to his friend Philip Zilcken. While the letter itself is not a work of art, it offers a glimpse into the artist's personal life and provides insight into his personal relationships during his career. This letter, housed in the Rijksmuseum, gives art historians and viewers a deeper understanding of Mauve's life outside of his paintings.