Brief aan Ary Johannes Lamme Possibly 1860 - 1868

This undated letter to Ary Johannes Lamme is by Isak Albert Berg. Executed in ink, the artwork presents a page filled with cursive script. The composition is dominated by lines of text densely packed across the paper. This creates a uniform texture, punctuated by the varying weights and flourishes of the handwriting. The script itself becomes a field of visual information, where the legibility of individual words competes with the overall pattern. The letterform hints at the artist’s state of mind. The act of writing embodies a conceptual framework that challenges traditional modes of communication. The visual presentation undermines the immediate transmission of meaning, prompting a more nuanced interaction with the text. The letter’s true intent is masked, requiring a deeper engagement with its structural and semiotic elements.