Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1896

This handwritten letter from Dutch artist Frits Roosdorp, dated November 17, 1896, is addressed to "Dear Mr. Lilenen". The note, possibly a personal letter, is written in Dutch and reveals intimate details about Roosdorp's life and work. Though the content of the letter is unknown, the letter provides insight into the artist's personal life and artistic practice. Roosdorp's signature, a flourish of his initials, is the only visual element apart from the letter itself. This artifact offers a rare glimpse into the life of a Dutch artist who tragically passed away at the age of 24 in 1898.