Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1888

Editor: So, this is a postcard, "Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken," possibly from 1888, by Catharina Alberdingk Thijm. It's ink on paper, a drawing, or at least a drawn piece of correspondence. It feels very…intimate, you know? Personal. What do you see in it? Curator: Ah, it's like peering through a time portal, isn’t it? It's just a humble little card, yet brimming with whispers of another era. Look at the penmanship, the postal stamps – Brussels, no less! - it's a little story travelling through space and time. And it landed safely into the RPK collection, thank goodness for that! What kind of stories can we imagine being delivered right to someone's doorstep? It may be about art and exhibitions, right? Zilcken, after all, was also involved in that circle… Editor: That’s really interesting! Do you think the seemingly informal, almost hurried style has any significance? Or is it simply a practical choice for a quick note? Curator: Well, perhaps both. There's an immediacy here that hints at a real connection between the sender and receiver. No time for fancy flourishes, just the message itself, the news one is so anxious to share. Wouldn’t you agree? Imagine the weight of connection in pre-digital world. Every piece mattered so much more… Editor: I can see that. The tactile nature, the physical distance… it all adds a layer of meaning. This glimpse into someone's daily life makes it incredibly captivating! Curator: Exactly. Art isn’t always about grand statements. Sometimes, it’s in the whisper of everyday exchanges, isn't it? It becomes something to think about!