Lijst met boektitels en inventaris van een kast 1884 - 1952

This list of book titles and inventory of a cabinet was created with ink on paper, sometime in the early 20th century by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries. Look at how the handwritten text fills the page in a seemingly random order. I can just imagine the artist standing with his notepad in front of the cabinet, rapidly transcribing the information. His mind must have been racing to keep up with his observations. The varying size and weight of the script gives a sense of urgency and a personal, intimate feel. The handwriting is imperfect. It has irregular lines and inconsistent spacing, as if he were quickly jotting down notes for himself. It reminds me of Cy Twombly's scribbled paintings in its effort to capture thought on paper. Maybe Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries’ notes will provide some insight for future artists? The artistic conversation never ends!