Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1892

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten letter by Dutch painter Matthijs Maris, dated possibly 1892. The letter, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is written in Dutch and details Maris's thoughts on art and creativity, reflecting on the struggles of the artistic process and the importance of individual expression. The letter offers insight into Maris's personal artistic philosophy and provides a glimpse into his creative process as a celebrated Symbolist painter.