Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1918

This is a vintage postcard, addressed by Isaac Israels to Philip Zilcken, which now resides at the Rijksmuseum. Just imagine Isaac, dipping his pen into ink, forming these elegant loops and lines. It’s like a dance, isn't it? Each stroke, a little performance. I sympathize with his process, the way the pen might skip or blot, the slight tremor in his hand as he tries to convey a message, maybe just a simple hello. The ink, thick and dark, contrasts with the aged paper, creating a visual and tactile experience. Look at the address, the flourishes of "Philippe Zilcken," and the precise details of "La Haye, Hollande." It makes me think about other artist correspondences, like Van Gogh writing to his brother Theo, sharing thoughts, dreams, and the sheer struggle of being an artist. These postcards, these letters, they're not just mundane communication. They’re little time capsules, carrying the weight of intention and connection across decades.