Bedankkaart van Lucienne Marchal 1936

This is a little thank you card made by Lucienne Marchal, and it’s got this incredible graphic punch. It's a linocut, so I imagine her carving away at the linoleum, making those sharp, deliberate cuts, a real act of focus and dedication. I wonder what she was thinking as she worked? Maybe she was contemplating the recipient, their "zending," mission, or purpose. I love the flat planes of colour – the simple blue sky, the yellow tower – and how they create this almost childlike directness, while the birds at the top add a touch of whimsy. The composition is so clever! It's like a little stage set. Marchal’s use of colour and line makes me think about the German Expressionists and their bold, graphic styles. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that art, even in its most humble forms, is a powerful act of communication and gratitude, part of an ongoing exchange of ideas across time, inspiring creativity.