Brief aan Philip Zilcken 1897

This 1897 handwritten letter by Dutch artist Cornelia van der Hart, addressed to Philip Zilcken, focuses on the upcoming Dutch East Indies Art and Industry Exhibition. The letter discusses the impact and possible shortcomings of combining two exhibitions in one event, and the potential overlap in the presentation of Dutch Colonial art and craft. Cornelia van der Hart (1851-1940) was a renowned Dutch artist known for her landscapes, portraits, and still life paintings. Her work reflects a keen eye for detail, evident in the careful script of the letter.