Conceptbrief aan anoniem en conceptbrief aan Anna Allebé Possibly 1911 - 1924

This is a letter by August Allebé from 1919, a real slice of life captured with ink on lined paper. Look at the cursive, how it dances across the page with a casual yet purposeful hand. You can almost feel him pressing the nib into the paper, each stroke varying in weight, creating a rhythm. The texture of the paper itself seems to play a role too. It's not just a blank canvas; the lines create a structure, a subtle grid against which Allebé's thoughts unfold. See how the ink bleeds slightly in places? It's a reminder that art-making is messy, imperfect, and deeply human. It's a beautiful little detail that enriches the piece as a whole, adding depth and character. It reminds me of Cy Twombly’s scrawled paintings, where the act of writing becomes a form of drawing. Both artists embrace the vulnerability of the mark, inviting us to witness the unfolding of thought on the surface. Art is an ongoing conversation, a dialogue across time and mediums.