Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1889

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" (1889), a handwritten letter by the English artist Sir Francis Seymour Haden, is a fascinating example of artistic correspondence. The letter, written in French, is dated October 22, 1889, and discusses a possible exhibition of Haden's work. The letter offers a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century art and reveals the artist's concerns and hopes for the advancement of his career. Located at the Rijksmuseum, this letter provides a unique insight into the thoughts and working practices of one of the most prominent etching artists of the Victorian era.