Prentbriefkaart aan Andries Bonger before 1908

This is a postcard Emile Bernard sent to Andries Bonger in 1908. It’s more than just a quick note; it’s a peek into Bernard's world. The handwriting is fluid, almost like a drawing. See how the ink bleeds into the paper, giving each word a soft edge? The text isn’t just information; it's a physical presence. Bernard layers his thoughts and observations, creating a kind of collage on this small surface. The stamps and postmarks add to the story, marking the passage of time and distance. Even the address is rendered like a sketch. The entire surface is activated, it's a piece of art in its own right! This reminds me a bit of Cy Twombly, whose scribbled, layered surfaces invite a sense of poetry. In this postcard we see the everyday transformed into something expressive and intimate.