Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1897

"Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten postcard by Dutch artist Maria Bilders-van Bosse, dated possibly 1897. The postcard is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum and features an inscription in Dutch that reads "Hl. 23. Her Lieber. Kunstreich. Besuchst freundlich. Hilsen. Villa Den Haag." The postcard provides a glimpse into the personal correspondence of the artist and offers a window into her life beyond her artistic practice. This piece of ephemera is a testament to the multifaceted nature of artists and their lives beyond the canvas.