Prentbriefkaart aan Anne Marie Louise van der Linden before 1908

This postcard was written in 1908 by Emile Bernard to Anne Marie Louise van der Linden. I can almost see Bernard’s hand as he writes, the pen scratching across the paper in a flurry of thoughts and greetings. The ink bleeds slightly into the page, giving it a soft, dreamy quality. It reminds me of the way some painters build up layers of color, letting each layer peek through to create depth and texture. What was Bernard thinking as he chose these words, arranging them carefully on this small rectangle? Maybe he was thinking about painting, about how to capture the essence of a place or a person with just a few strokes. Or maybe he was just trying to connect with a friend, to share a moment of beauty and connection in a world that can often feel chaotic and overwhelming. Like painters, writers are always in conversation, exchanging ideas, inspiring each other to see the world in new and unexpected ways.