Brief aan Emile Ernest Bernard 1878 - 1941

This letter, "Brief aan Emile Ernest Bernard," was written by Emile Bernard in 1896. The writing is free-flowing, and the letters almost dance across the page. The ink is a faded grey, like a whispered secret from the past. I can almost feel Bernard's hand moving, caught up in thought and emotion. Was he pacing as he wrote, or sitting hunched over a table? You can feel that it's a personal letter, maybe a bit urgent, you know? I wonder what was going on in his life at that time. What inspired this outpour of feeling and reflection? He must have been feeling unsure about something... Painters are always writing letters or poems. They are constantly conversing with each other. Van Gogh wrote letters, too. It’s about inspiring each other and keeping the creative juices flowing. It makes you question your own place in the world and how to move forward. I think every artist should be doing it.