Overlijdensbericht aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1915 - 1917

This death announcement for Hendrik Willem Mesdag, a Dutch painter and art collector, is an example of ephemera, a category of art that includes everyday objects such as invitations, posters, and advertisements. This announcement was likely printed in the Netherlands, and the text details Mesdag's honors, including his position as a Commander in the Order of the Netherlands Lion and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange Nassau, among others. This object offers a glimpse into the life and honors of a prominent figure in Dutch art history.