Briefkaart aan Jan Veth Possibly 1919

Chap van Deventer made this postcard to Jan Veth in 1919 with paper, ink, and stamps. But for me, it's more like a little painting made with the stuff of everyday communication. I imagine van Deventer choosing each stamp like a daub of color, carefully placing them not just for postage, but for visual balance, like a little collage. The way the ink bleeds slightly into the paper gives a sense of immediacy. You can feel the pressure of the pen, the weight of the hand writing the address. Think about how this postcard is both functional and intimate. It’s meant to be sent, handled, and read, accumulating smudges and creases along the way. It reminds me of artists like Cy Twombly, who elevated the mundane marks of handwriting into high art. Each scribble and stamp becomes a testament to human connection and expression.