Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1906

"Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken" (Postcard to Philip Zilcken) is a work by French artist François Courboin. Courboin was born in 1865 and died in 1926. This postcard, likely dated 1906, is an example of historical ephemera from the early 20th century. Courboin is primarily known for his illustrations, and this postcard, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the artist's distinctive hand in the address, demonstrating his meticulous attention to detail. The postcard's handwritten address and various postal stamps offer insight into communication methods of the period, making it an interesting historical artifact.