Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1894 - 1898

This handwritten note by Belgian artist Theo van Rysselberghe (1862-1926), likely written between 1894-1898, is addressed to an unknown recipient. The letter, titled "Brief aan Philip Zilcken", expresses his gratitude for being invited to participate in an exhibition at the Pulchri Studio. However, he explains that he lacks the necessary artwork and is unsure if he can contribute due to his limited output. This letter sheds light on van Rysselberghe's artistic practice during this period, and the difficulties he faced in producing work for exhibitions.