Brieven en kaarten, geschreven aan onder andere George Hendrik Breitner en Marie Jordan c. 1902 - 1923

This letter was written in Amsterdam on February 23, 1923, by Simon Maris. It's a fascinating glimpse into a moment frozen in time, right? The letter has an austere quality; the typewriter imprints create a kind of relentless texture. The uniformity of the letters contrasts with the subtle imperfections of the paper. Notice the stains and discoloration, each a whisper of history. This piece isn't just about the message, but about the physicality of communication. There's a finality in the last line; "Op verdere correspondentie van U zal door mij niet geantwoord worden, terwijl ik U ook niet meer wensch te ontvangen." I wonder what transpired between these two? It reminds me a little of the letters of Vincent Van Gogh, documents of a life lived, revealing his vulnerabilities and ambitions. Art is just like this letter, an ongoing conversation, echoing through time.