Brief aan Max Dittmar Henkel Possibly 1925

This is a letter to Max Dittmar Henkel, penned by R. Cleve on the 9th of October. Look at the sweeping curves of the handwriting, almost like a dance across the page. The ink bleeds slightly into the paper, softening the edges of the letters, giving the text a sense of depth. There's a real materiality to this piece, isn’t there? Think about the texture of the paper, its subtle variations, and the way the ink sits on its surface. The words aren't just information; they're physical marks made with intention. Notice how certain words are emphasized, darker and bolder, as if the writer is leaning into them. It’s almost as if each stroke of the pen carries the weight of the writer’s thoughts and emotions. It reminds me a little of Cy Twombly's work, the way he used text and mark-making to create these layered, poetic surfaces. Both artists seem to be playing with the idea of communication, but also the limitations of language. Ultimately, pieces like this invite us to slow down, to really look and listen, and to find our own meaning in the marks left behind.