Brief aan anoniem Possibly 1915

This 'Brief aan anoniem' was written by August Allebé in 1915, but is presented as a copy. I love how the looping lines and cross-outs almost become a drawing in themselves. There's such a physicality to handwriting, especially when it's rendered as a copy. You can almost feel the writer’s hand moving across the page. The ink varies in pressure, creating a rhythm, like a heartbeat. Look at how some words are deliberately struck out, not neatly erased, but crossed out with bold, assertive lines. It's like a visual representation of editing, of thinking through ideas as you write. The copy aspect also adds a layer of intrigue, like we are getting a version of the original gesture. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's scribbled paintings, where the act of writing becomes a form of abstract expression. Both artists embrace the imperfection and ambiguity of the mark, letting the process itself become the message. This piece celebrates the raw energy of creation, inviting us to appreciate the beauty of thought in motion.