Briefkaart aan Jan Veth Possibly 1908 - 1916

This is a postcard addressed to Jan Veth, sent by André Jolles, likely around 1908, a time marked by significant social and political change in Europe. André Jolles, writing to Veth, connects to a broader intellectual circle navigating the complexities of identity and cultural change in a rapidly modernizing world. The simple act of sending a postcard becomes a poignant expression of connection and identity. As the world underwent rapid transformation, with shifting borders and emerging national identities, the exchange of letters and postcards took on a new weight. This piece, seemingly simple, offers a glimpse into the personal networks that shaped intellectual and cultural life. Jolles, like many of his contemporaries, was grappling with questions of belonging, identity, and the role of culture in a changing world. The postcard, then, is not merely a means of communication but a material trace of these complex negotiations, hinting at the intersection of personal life and broader historical forces.