Brief aan Henriëtte de Vries Possibly 1913 - 1931

This is a letter, probably written in 1913 by August Allebé with a pen on paper. I can imagine August sitting at his desk, carefully forming each word with ink. You know, writing is a process of layering thoughts and emotions, much like painting. Each stroke of the pen, similar to a brushstroke, reveals intention. Look at the curves and lines, like the flourish of his signature. I wonder, was he thoughtful? Was he in a rush? Maybe he paused, considering the weight of his words. The letter itself becomes a canvas, a space where he communicates not just information, but feeling. There's a connection between him and the recipient, Henriëtte, across time and space. It’s like when painters respond to one another's work, echoing and transforming ideas. Writing and painting, they are both embodied forms of expression, inviting us to reflect and imagine.