Brief aan Philip Zilcken by Joseph (1863-1939) Mendes da Costa

Brief aan Philip Zilcken 1873 - 1930

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

tea stained

personal sketchbook

ink colored

pen work

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This handwritten letter, "Brief aan Philip Zilcken," written in Dutch by artist Joseph Mendes da Costa, is an example of personal correspondence, dating from 1873 to 1930. The letter is a valuable historical artifact and a glimpse into da Costa's personal life and work. It is currently held in the Rijksmuseum. Da Costa's personal correspondence is an important source for art historians studying his artistic development.