Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1902

This letter was written by Max Liebermann to Jan Veth in 1902. Imagine Liebermann’s hand swiftly gliding across the paper, each stroke of ink embedding a surge of thought and feeling. The pressure of the pen, the varying thickness of the lines, creates a rhythm, almost like a musical score. I can almost feel Liebermann's eagerness. He is speaking to his friend about an upcoming exhibition. Perhaps he's concerned about the logistics, hoping his friend will assist him. The slant of the script suggests a forward-leaning energy, a desire to connect. The materiality of the letter—the paper's texture, the ink's sheen— adds a tactile dimension to the exchange. Think about the tradition of letter-writing, each word carefully chosen, a tangible expression of presence and intention. What would it have been like to be part of their circle, participating in the exchange of ideas, feeding each other’s creativity?