Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1912

This postcard was made by Eduard August von Saher and sent to Philip Zilcken. It is hard to know exactly when, but maybe in 1911. I can imagine Saher, a painter himself, taking a quill and ink, carefully forming each letter with a mix of intention and spontaneity. Each stroke, a dance between control and chance, that embodies a kind of performance. The writing itself becomes a gesture, a record of the artist’s hand and mind at play. I imagine the artist pausing, perhaps reflecting on their words, the weight of their intention pressing down on the page. The placement of stamps and seals are like deliberate compositional choices. Each mark carries its own weight and resonance. It is a testament to the power of art to both communicate and evoke. I wonder how artists of today will reflect on the way we send messages in the future!