Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1918

This is a postcard, addressed to Philip Zilcken by mevrouw R. Himelschein. The marks are not paint, but the sepia tones of ink and the pre-printed design are like a limited palette. It’s fascinating how much expression is possible within those constraints. The handwriting itself is a drawing of sorts, isn't it? The loops and flourishes, the pressure and lightness of the pen - they all tell a story. Look at the way “La Haye” stretches out, almost yearning. It’s as if the very act of writing becomes a form of intimacy, a way to touch someone across distance. The address is so specific, each line building up the sense of a real place, a real person. Maybe there's a connection with someone like Cy Twombly, who also saw writing as a way to capture something immediate and sensual. Ultimately, this little card isn’t just a message, it’s a time capsule.