Briefkaart aan August Allebé Possibly 1911 - 1930

This postcard was sent to August Allebé in 1911 by Jan Six, and you can see a lot about his character in the handwriting. I can imagine him writing this, pen in hand, thinking hard about what he needs to say. Each letter carefully crafted, with the ink bleeding slightly into the paper, like memories seeping into consciousness. The writing leans forward with intention. There’s a sense of urgency in the message, a need to communicate something important. He’s probably thinking about the meeting he mentions. Wondering if he's said the right thing or given the wrong impression. I feel a connection to Six through his handwriting. It reminds me that we're all just trying to make sense of the world and communicate our thoughts and feelings as best we can. Artists are always in conversation with one another, across time and space. Looking at this card reminds me that even a simple message can be a work of art in its own way.