Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1922

This is a letter to Philip Zilcken from mevrouw R. Himelschein, written in Paris. It's essentially a controlled scribble, a tightly packed surface of marks, where each stroke performs a specific task, describing an emotion. Look at the weight of the marks, how they vary from thick to thin, and the way the paper seems to absorb the ink, creating soft edges. There's a physicality to this piece; you can almost feel the pressure of the pen on the paper, the artist's hand moving across the surface, almost like automatic writing. Notice how the lines lean forward, like they’re reaching out to you. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s line based works, full of nervous energy. This isn't just about relaying information; it's about the act of communication itself, of reaching out to someone through the medium of language and art. And maybe, just maybe, finding a connection in the process.