Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1914

This postcard, created before 1914 by American painter F.M. Melchers, is a handwritten note addressed to Philip Zilcken. The card features a Dutch stamp and a postmark indicating it was sent on the 19th of October, 1914. The postcard is an intriguing glimpse into the life and correspondence of Melchers, a prominent American artist known for his paintings of Dutch life. It provides a rare insight into his personal relationships and his connection to the Netherlands, a frequent subject of his art.