Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1922 - 1926

This letter by Rose Imel, penned in 1922, is a fascinating artifact. It's not just the text, but the way the ink bleeds and dances across the page that grabs me. There’s a real sense of urgency in the looping script, the kind you only get when the message feels more important than perfect penmanship. You can almost feel Imel’s hand moving, a flurry of thoughts captured in dark, decisive strokes. The density of the writing, packed from top to bottom, speaks to a mind overflowing with ideas and emotions. Look at how certain words are underlined, emphasized – little bursts of emphasis that give you a peek into her state of mind. This piece reminds me of the raw energy you find in Cy Twombly’s scrawls. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always need to be polished or refined, sometimes it’s the immediacy of the gesture that speaks the loudest. In this letter, Imel isn’t just communicating information; she's sharing a piece of herself, unfiltered and true.