Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1909 - 1924

This is a letter from Cornelis Adrianus Pekelharing to Jan Veth, dated October 24, 1909, written with a typewriter. I wonder, when was the typewriter invented? I imagine Pekelharing carefully loading the paper, aligning the margins, and deliberately striking each key. I can almost see the process of thought unfolding, with each word carefully chosen and laid down with a sense of purpose. There’s an intimacy to this form of communication—it’s like a drawing, a mapping of language onto the page through the mechanical act of writing. It speaks of an exchange, a dialogue between artists, acknowledging Veth's drawing. We are eavesdropping into the past, capturing a fleeting moment of correspondence. The words convey gratitude and respect. Pekelharing expresses admiration for Veth’s work and also talks about his daughter. It is a tender moment to share a family member's life. What a wonderful connection! Artists inspiring and supporting each other, across time.