Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1918

This vintage postcard, titled "Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken," was sent by Rose Imel, probably sometime in the early 20th century. It's not a painting per se, but I love how the marks of communication become a kind of drawing! Look at that beautiful penmanship, looping and swirling across the card. You can almost feel the writer's hand gliding over the surface. Then there's the stamp, a little square of color and design, and the postmark with its ghostly imprint of time. It's like a mini abstract painting made of typography, symbols, and handwriting. I imagine Rose carefully choosing this card, thinking about the message she wanted to convey. Maybe she paused, considering the weight of each word. Maybe she was thinking about how her message would be received by Philip. It's a reminder that art isn't just about fancy canvases and expensive materials. It's about human connection, intention, and the simple act of leaving a mark.