Prentbriefkaart aan Andries Bonger before 1911

This postcard to Andries Bonger, dashed off by Emile Bernard, probably with a fountain pen, is all about keeping in touch, a little lifeline thrown across the distance. Imagine Bernard there, Parisian light streaming through the window, quickly scratching out a note to his friend, hoping he’s well, sending warm thoughts. It’s funny how handwriting is like a fingerprint, right? Each flourish and slant tells a story. You can almost feel the pressure of the pen on the paper. In our digital age, it’s easy to forget the intimacy of a handwritten message. Back then, this postcard was probably a big deal, a tangible link between two people, a little piece of someone’s life making its way across the country. It’s a small gesture, but it speaks volumes about friendship, connection, and the simple human need to reach out and say, ‘Hey, I’m thinking of you.’