Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1906 - 1920

This letter, composed by Sir Francis Seymour Haden in 1906, isn't just ink on paper—it's a window into a moment in time, a gesture of connection. Imagine the scene: Haden, an older artist, dictating this reply from Woodcote Manor. The words themselves have a weight, haven't they? Consider the texture of language. The sentiment in the phrase, ‘my age and infirmities / keep me constantly to the house’ tells a story of limitation, yet there's also a generosity in his offer to help Zilcken. It’s as if I can hear him saying it, even though I am reading. This exchange is like a quiet echo across time, isn't it? Artists, through their work, are in a constant dialogue with each other, inspiring and responding across time, much like Haden's letter resonates with us today.