Brief aan Georg Rueter Possibly 1914

This is a letter to Georg Rueter, penned in 1914 by August Allebé. It’s an artifact of communication, but also, consider the dance of the nib across the page. Look at the varying pressure, how it swells and tapers, creating a rhythm that is almost musical. The ink, a deep brown, sits on the paper, creating a slightly raised surface. Imagine the hand guiding it, the small adjustments and hesitations. Each stroke is a small gesture, a physical act, and when you put them together, they construct meaning. The density of the writing makes the whole thing hum, doesn’t it? It reminds me of Cy Twombly, another artist who knew that writing and art weren't so different. Both are about leaving a trace, making a mark, and speaking a language all your own.