Telegram aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1900 - 1916

"Telegram aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten telegram sent by the Dutch artist Jan Veth to Philip Zilcken. The telegram, dated possibly between 1900 and 1916, is on official stationary from the Dutch national telegraph service, “Rijkstelegraaf,” and includes the official seal of the Netherlands, featuring a lion and a crown. Veth’s telegram, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a unique glimpse into his personal communication with Zilcken. The content of the telegram is unknown, but it is a fascinating example of a historical document written by a renowned artist.