Brief aan Adriana Lamme-van Geller Possibly 1884

This letter was written by August Sträter in 1884 using ink on paper. The visual experience is dominated by the contrast between the dark, fluid script and the off-white paper. The density of the writing creates a textured surface, almost like a woven pattern of lines and curves. The structure of this piece invites a semiotic interpretation. Sträter's handwriting itself becomes a signifier, suggesting intimacy and personal connection. The act of writing, with its inherent linearity and progression, imposes a certain order, yet the flourishes and idiosyncrasies of the script introduce a playful deviation from rigid structure. Ultimately, this letter exemplifies how form and function intertwine. It is not just the content of the words, but their very presentation – the careful arrangement on the page, the unique character of the script – that convey meaning and invite ongoing re-interpretation.