Briefkaart aan Jan Ponstijn by Leo Gestel

Briefkaart aan Jan Ponstijn c. 1919

aged paper

homemade paper

paper non-digital material

ink paper printed

sketch book

hand drawn type

personal sketchbook

fading type

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Briefkaart aan Jan Ponstijn" is a postcard written by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, dated around 1919. The postcard contains a handwritten note in Dutch, likely addressed to fellow artist Jan Ponstijn. This artwork offers a glimpse into Gestel's personal life and his artistic relationships, providing a unique insight into the artistic circles of early 20th-century Netherlands. The postcard, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intimate side of the renowned artist.