Telegram aan Willem Bogtman by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Telegram aan Willem Bogtman Possibly 1922

type repetition

aged paper

vintage

reduced colour palette

personal sketchbook

historical photography

historical fashion

desaturated image

historical font

columned text

"Telegram aan Willem Bogtman" is a telegram from Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868-1938) to the art collector Willem Bogtman, dating back to possibly 1922. The telegram is a simple piece of paper, used as a communication tool by Roland Holst and is now on display at the Rijksmuseum. This artwork provides insight into the artist's life and professional relationships, and also showcases the historical use of telegrams in the art world.