Briefkaart aan Jan Veth Possibly 1919

This "Briefkaart aan Jan Veth," made by Chap van Deventer sometime in the early 20th century, feels very process-oriented. You know, like someone just jotting down thoughts as they come, a snapshot of a moment. The material quality is all about the immediacy of communication. See the smudged ink and the hasty handwriting. It's not precious. It's a working document. The stamps, postmarks, and scribbled addresses all point to the hand that touched it, the journey it took. The way the ink bleeds slightly into the paper gives it a kind of vulnerability. It's like a whispered secret. This piece makes me think of Cy Twombly's works on paper. Not in terms of style, but in the sense of capturing a fleeting thought, a momentary connection between people across time. Ultimately, this postcard is a reminder that art doesn't always have to be grand or monumental, it can be simple, intimate, and deeply personal.