Brief aan anoniem, mogelijk aan C.J. de Lang Possibly 1847

Editor: Here we have "Brief aan anoniem, mogelijk aan C.J. de Lang," or "Letter to anonymous, possibly to C.J. de Lang," created around 1847 by Charles Rochussen, utilizing pen and ink on paper. The script feels so personal, almost urgent. What story do you think this letter whispers to us from so long ago? Curator: Oh, what secrets these old papers hold! For me, this isn't just a letter; it's a little peepshow into the artistic soul. Rochussen, primarily a painter, reveals a hidden love affair with language itself. Do you notice how the inked words dance? It's not mere penmanship, my friend; it's drawing with letters, a fluid extension of his artistic vision. Almost like a composer sketching out melodies on a stave. Do you get that sense too? Editor: Absolutely! It feels like he’s feeling the words as much as writing them. What’s the significance of it being addressed to an anonymous person, or perhaps C.J. de Lang? Curator: Ah, the unanswered question. Perhaps it's a letter unsent, or perhaps a missive intentionally veiled in anonymity. Knowing it was to an artist and an art collector gives us pause for thought – was Rochussen courting favor or perhaps trying to set aside some perceived rivalry. Editor: That is fascinating, the subtle drama hidden beneath the surface. Thank you. Curator: And thank you! Art unveils more beauty when appreciated together.