Brief aan Jan Veth Possibly 1901 - 1925

This letter by Wilhelm von Bode is a study in the art of handwritten communication. The ink, dark and precise, flows across the page, each stroke deliberate yet infused with the spontaneity of the moment. It reminds me of the way I approach a canvas, starting with a clear intention, only to be led by the material itself into unforeseen territories. Looking closely, you can see the texture of the paper, almost like a subtle ground for the dance of the pen. The way Bode’s letters loop and connect reminds me of Cy Twombly's scribbled paintings, where the act of writing becomes a form of drawing, a direct expression of thought. Consider the flourish on the 'V' in 'Veth'; it’s not just a letter, it's a gesture, a sign of connection between two minds. This piece speaks to the essence of artmaking—a conversation across time, an exchange of ideas, embracing ambiguity and multiple interpretations.