Prentbriefkaart aan Andries Bonger before 1909

This postcard, from 1908, was written and posted by Emile Bernard. It’s like a tiny canvas, filled with looping cursive – the kind of handwriting that feels like a drawing in itself. Look at how the ink bleeds slightly into the paper, creating this fuzzy, soft texture. It reminds me of the way paint can bloom on a canvas, each letter a little world of its own. The stamps, with their faded colors and circular forms, add another layer, like abstract shapes floating on the page. I love the way the writing dances across the surface, sometimes bold, sometimes faint. It’s a reminder that art is a conversation, a way of reaching out and connecting with others across time and space. Think of artists like Cy Twombly, who also used handwriting in his work, blurring the line between text and image. This postcard isn't just a message; it's a little piece of art history.