Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1925 - 1927

This ‘Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken’ was written by Elissa Rhaïs in Paris sometime in 1914. I look at this, and I don’t see text, I see a delicate dance, a tightrope walk of ink, a choreography of thought carefully poised. The artist's hand is evident in every curve and flourish. I imagine her, pen in hand, leaning over this card, each word a deliberate stroke, layering meaning and emotion. The ink is thinly applied, creating a subtle texture that almost whispers. Maybe she paused, considering the weight of each sentence, the implications of her words. There's a quiet intensity in the rhythm of the script. It reminds me of Cy Twombly, but more constrained, formal. Both use the line to convey a personal intimacy. It's about feeling. I think every artist engages in a conversation with those who came before. We all leave traces of ourselves in our work, inviting future artists and viewers to join the dialogue. It is this exchange that keeps art alive.