Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1919

This letter to Philip Zilcken was made by Rose Imel; it's a handwritten note, probably done with a dip pen and ink. The handwriting itself is so elegant; those looping ascenders and descenders give it a real sense of flow. The sepia ink has a warmth to it, especially against the aged paper. Looking closely, you can see slight variations in the pressure of the pen, which creates a subtle texture on the surface. Each word is a small, deliberate action, a gesture with both meaning and beauty. The letter is more than just a message; it’s a record of a human presence, a tangible trace of thought and feeling. You know, the act of writing, especially with a pen, is so similar to painting, both are about making marks and leaving a record of your thoughts and emotions on a surface. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's work, where writing and drawing become intertwined, blurring the lines between language and art. In both, there is a real dance between control and chance.