Visitekaartje aan Philip Zilcken 1856 - 1932

This is a handwritten visiting card by Cecilia de Madrazo, a Spanish painter, to Philip Zilcken. The card reads "Cecilia de Madrazo Vda de Fortuny" which translates to "Cecilia de Madrazo Widow of Fortuny", referring to her husband, the famed Spanish painter Mariano Fortuny. The card is a simple inscription of her name and title written in elegant script, typical of a visiting card from the mid to late 19th century. The card is a glimpse into the social life and artistic circle of Cecilia de Madrazo, an artist often overlooked despite her own accomplishments as a painter.