Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1892 - 1896

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten letter from Henri-Charles Guérard, a French painter and engraver. Dated 2 June 1892, this letter, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the artist's elegant script and demonstrates the correspondence methods prevalent in the late 19th century. The content of the letter, likely a request for an exhibition or a commission, offers a glimpse into the artist's professional life and his interaction with art patrons like Philip Zilcken. The letter reflects the artistic culture of the period, focusing on the artist's relationship with the Société des Peintres-Graveurs Français, a prestigious organization that fostered the development of engraving in France.