Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1907

This artwork is a letter written in 1907 by Italian art historian and critic Vittorio Pica to the Dutch painter Philip Zilcken. The letter is addressed to "Monsieur Philippe Zilcken, peintre," and bears a stamp from "S. Gravenhage," the Dutch city of The Hague. The letter is evidence of Pica's broad network and interest in the work of contemporary painters. The artwork is an important primary source for understanding the art world of the early 20th century.