Prentbriefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1917

This postcard to Philip Zilcken, its author Eugénie Clapier-Houchart’s penmanship looping across the page, offers us more than just words. It’s a record of gesture, literally. The ink, thin and dark, varies in pressure, revealing the rhythm of the writer’s hand as she makes her mark. Look at how the lines curve and intersect, creating a dense, almost calligraphic texture. The words themselves seem to dance, the letters stretching and compressing, revealing a sense of movement. It's like a choreography of thought, each stroke contributing to the overall composition. Even the smudges and imperfections add to the piece, reminding us of its handmade nature. This reminds me of Cy Twombly, in the sense that the script has an energy all its own and is not purely about communication. Here, the writing becomes a form of drawing, a way of making visible the invisible flow of thoughts and feelings. It's a beautiful reminder that art exists in the everyday, in the simple act of putting pen to paper.