Aantekening uit collectie August Allebé 1848 - 1927

This handwritten note is by August Allebé, dating back to an unknown time. The text, in Dutch, offers a glimpse into Allebé's thoughts and observations. There’s a deeply personal aspect to this piece. It's as though we're eavesdropping on the artist's private reflections. He discusses themes related to warmth, light, magnetism, and electricity, pondering the relationships between them. Allebé delves into the science of the natural world. In one passage, he mentions experiments and observations related to heat and light. He references conversations in elementary schoolbooks. It seems that Allebé sought to understand the underlying principles of sensory experiences. This note invites us to reflect on the subjective nature of perception. It captures the artist's curiosity, blending the boundaries between art, science, and personal experience.