Brief aan Elsie Maud Cownie Possibly 1905

This is ‘Brief aan Elsie Maud Cownie,’ a letter written by Philip Zilcken from Venice on May 29th. It's a small peek into a conversation. Imagine Zilcken, sitting at the Caffe Trovatore, pen in hand, crafting this note. The ink flows, forming words, sentences, thoughts, and feelings. It's all about connecting with Elsie, sharing a moment of Italian sunshine, and musing over her capital "I." There's a fondness here, a spark of connection. I like how he notices her handwriting - it's a real painterly detail! You know, letters are like paintings in their own way. They capture a mood, a moment, a slice of life. They become a record of a relationship and its nuances. It reminds me that as artists, we're always in conversation, borrowing ideas, and inspiring each other. Whether it’s through paint or through the written word.