Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1883

This is a handwritten letter by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, dated possibly 1883, addressed to Philip Zilcken. The letter is written in Dutch and is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The letter is an example of Israëls' personal correspondence, and it offers a glimpse into his life and work. While the content of the letter is unknown, it is likely that the letter contains information about his art, personal matters, or the art world at the time. As an influential figure in the Dutch realist movement of the 19th century, Israëls' letters are valuable resources for art historians studying his life and work.