Briefkaart aan jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout (1879-1969) Possibly 1913 - 1929

This is a postcard to Jonkheer Hendrik Teding van Berkhout, sent by the artist Thérèse Schwartze, most likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. Postcards were a popular mode of communication during this era, reflecting a growing culture of leisure and travel, as well as innovations in printing and postal systems. Here, the choice of sending a postcard provides insights into the social and cultural dynamics of the time. The sender and receiver both belong to the Dutch upper class and sending the postcard provides a glimpse into their social interactions and networks. The use of German postage stamps indicates potential connections between the Netherlands and Germany. Historians can use a range of resources to understand this artwork, including postal archives, social registers, and biographical information on the individuals involved. This helps us to interpret this seemingly mundane object and appreciate the social conditions that shaped its creation.