Brief aan Jan Ponstijn, Henriëtte Johanna Petronella van Hilten, Harmina Catharina Ponstijn en Chris Vos by Leo Gestel

Brief aan Jan Ponstijn, Henriëtte Johanna Petronella van Hilten, Harmina Catharina Ponstijn en Chris Vos Possibly 1923 - 1926

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drawing

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type repetition

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aged paper

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homemade paper

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hand-lettering

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hand drawn type

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personal sketchbook

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hand-drawn typeface

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fading type

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stylized text

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sketchbook art

"Brief aan Jan Ponstijn, Henriëtte Johanna Petronella van Hilten, Harmina Catharina Ponstijn en Chris Vos" is a handwritten letter by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, dated between 1923 and 1926. The letter is addressed to several individuals, likely family or friends, and discusses various matters, including personal anecdotes, societal issues, and perhaps artistic endeavors. The letter offers a glimpse into Gestel's personal life and thought processes, providing insight into the artist's character and the cultural context of his time. The letter is a testament to the power of personal correspondence and its potential to illuminate the lives and times of artists. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.

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