Briefkaart aan Anna Dorothea Dirks before 1913

Editor: Here we have Wally Moes's "Briefkaart aan Anna Dorothea Dirks," made before 1913. It's an ink drawing on paper, so delicate and fleeting. I'm struck by the layers of history embedded in this small piece, with its postmarks and faded script. It’s like holding a whisper from the past. What whispers do you hear when you look at it? Curator: Whispers indeed! For me, it speaks of intimate correspondence, doesn't it? A fragile moment caught between two people. Notice the flowing lines of the handwriting; it's almost a dance across the page. Post-Impressionism was about subjective realities, and in this ordinary postcard, Wally Moes elevates everyday communication to something…almost sacred. I can imagine her carefully choosing the ink, the weight of the paper... the pressure of the pen against it. I wonder what the untold story is... Do you see any hints in the script, or how the address is laid out? Editor: I do find myself wondering about the relationship between Wally Moes and Anna Dorothea Dirks. The handwriting feels warm, but also formal. Like a cherished friend, perhaps? Curator: Perhaps. And look, that little Dutch stamp in the corner, such detail for something so small! The image feels anchored to a time. Editor: I find it fascinating how something as mundane as a postcard can hold so much emotional and historical weight. It makes me appreciate the beauty of simple, everyday connections. Curator: Exactly. Isn't it amazing how art can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary? It's a reminder that even the simplest things can carry immense meaning and feeling.