Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1893

This is a postcard sent to Philip Zilcken, created by Jan Toorop in the late 19th century. Postcards like these were more than mere messages; they were a reflection of a rapidly modernizing society and shifting social dynamics. The act of sending a brief note across distances speaks to the changing nature of communication and relationships. Consider Toorop, a Dutch-Indonesian artist navigating the art world, straddling cultures and identities. The brief message carries with it the weight of personal connections and the broader context of colonialism and cultural exchange that shaped Toorop's world. The card, with its formal address, offers an intimate glimpse into a specific moment in time, inviting us to consider the relationships and histories embedded within such an everyday object.