Prentbriefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1911 - 1930

Here's a vintage postcard to Philip Zilcken, written and sent by Hélène van Goethem, back in 1915. Just look at the handwriting, the gentle loops and elegant lean of the cursive script. I wonder what Hélène was like? A sensitive soul, pouring her thoughts and feelings onto this humble card? Each stroke carries a weight of intention, a whisper of her presence. The green stamps in the top right, how carefully were they placed? Van Goethem is mostly known for her symbolist work—but what does this snapshot into her day-to-day life tell us about her? This isn't some highfalutin' art piece—it's a direct line into her life, a fragment of a conversation. Who was Philip Zilcken? Did they share artistic ideas, life troubles, or maybe just the latest gossip? It makes you think—all these voices echoing through time, connected by art and life. Every artist is part of this huge, ongoing conversation. Each of us learning, borrowing, and adding our own little blurb to the story.