Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1927

This is ‘Brief aan Philip Zilcken’ by Marie-Louise Figuel. It’s ink on paper, it looks like. I imagine the artist sitting at a desk, the nib scratching across the surface, each word a deliberate, flowing gesture. I wonder what she was thinking as she penned these words? She tells the recipient that she has been busy but is available now. The writing is confident, each stroke creating a beautiful rhythm across the page. It's like watching someone dance, each curve and line a step in a carefully choreographed routine. You know, it reminds me a little bit of Cy Twombly’s calligraphic paintings, but with a more intimate, personal touch. It’s amazing to think how a simple letter can be so expressive. Artists are always in conversation with each other, across time and space. This is a letter, but it is also a work of art. It's a testament to the power of the hand, the beauty of the written word, and the ongoing conversation between artists.