Brief aan F.E. Posthumus Meyjes Possibly 1919

This letter was written in Brussels on the 15th of February, by Jan Veth. See how the blue ink of the text contrasts with the off-white paper. The handwriting is looped and connected, like a vine winding its way across the page. I can imagine Veth hunched over his desk, carefully forming each word. Maybe he paused, considering the best way to phrase a thought, or perhaps he was interrupted by the sound of a neighbor's cart. Did he tap his pen against his teeth, mulling over his response? Each stroke is a small movement, a gesture that adds up to this intimate communication. The stamp that reads ‘geseur. 17/2’ is like an interruption—a blunt, practical mark disrupting the flow of his script. And yet, it's a reminder that this letter isn't just an aesthetic object but a functional one, meant to be delivered, received, and read. It speaks to the daily workings of his life and art. Veth's letter is a reminder that every artist is engaged in a conversation, a dialogue with the world.