Brief aan Philip Zilcken before 1929

This letter to Philip Zilcken by Léon Paschal is a beautiful example of the artist's hand in action. Imagine Paschal sitting at his desk, pen in hand, the ink flowing onto the page, shaping each letter with care and intention. It's tempting to imagine what Paschal might have been thinking as he penned these words; who was Wyek and what article was he writing? The texture of the paper, the weight of the ink, and the rhythm of his handwriting all contribute to the emotional resonance of the letter, which, in essence, like any artwork, is a form of embodied expression. And it's not just about what Paschal is saying, but how he's saying it, the very act of putting pen to paper is a physical gesture. Every stroke, every curve, every dot is a record of his presence, his thoughts, and his feelings. This is where intention and meaning are communicated, not just from the artist to the viewer, but from one artist to another, across time.