Hoekje in het atelier van Philip Zilcken 1887

"Hoekje in het atelier van Philip Zilcken" is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Philip Zilcken, created in 1887. It depicts a corner of his studio, characterized by a window bathed in light and a simple arrangement of furniture including a table and chairs. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Zilcken's adept use of watercolor, capturing the subtle interplay of light and shadow within the intimate space of his studio. The work reflects the artist's interest in depicting everyday life, a common theme within the Realism movement of the 19th century.