Briefkaart aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) Possibly 1932 - 1936
lodewijkschelfhout
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quirky illustration
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childish illustration
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hand-lettering
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playful lettering
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hand drawn type
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hand lettering
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word illustration
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personal sketchbook
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hand-drawn typeface
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sketchbook drawing
This artwork, a postcard titled "Briefkaart aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout" by Lodewijk Schelfhout, is a historical document housed in the Rijksmuseum. The postcard, likely dating between 1932 and 1936, is not a traditional painted artwork but an example of ephemera, capturing a moment in time through its handwritten address and stamps. The postcard's contents offer insight into communication practices of the period, showcasing the address to a "Jonkheer" and the use of postal stamps, providing a unique glimpse into the daily life of 20th-century Netherlands.
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