Brief aan Mozes Isaac Duparc Possibly 1919

This is a letter by Jan Veth, undated, residing at the Rijksmuseum. It’s a handwritten note, penned with what looks like dark ink on paper, a direct channel to Veth's thoughts, right? I’m drawn to the letter's texture – the way the ink bleeds slightly into the fibers of the paper, creating this intimate, almost blurry quality. Look closely, you can almost feel the pressure of the pen on the page. It’s like you're peering over Veth's shoulder as he composes his thoughts. The handwriting, with its loops and swirls, feels both urgent and thoughtful. The cross-outs and additions show artmaking as a fluid, evolving process, a conversation with oneself. It reminds me a bit of Cy Twombly, not in style, but in the sense of capturing the energy of thought in physical form. This letter isn’t just about the words; it’s about the act of writing, the physicality of communication. It's a reminder that art, in any form, is about connection, exchange, and the beauty of imperfection.