Briefkaart aan Willem Bogtman Possibly 1922 - 1929

This is a postcard to Willem Bogtman by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, and what grabs me is the directness of the marks, like a quickly scribbled thought. There's something beautiful in the simplicity here, like a painter's sketch, where the essence is captured without fuss. The ink is dark against the pale card, creating a stark contrast. You can almost feel the nib of the pen scratching across the surface, each letter formed with intention. See how some lines are thick and bold, while others are thin and delicate, as if the pen was dancing across the page. It reminds me a bit of Cy Twombly's playful scribbles, or maybe even some of Joan Miró's more whimsical works. It's a reminder that art can be found in the everyday, in the simple act of communication. It’s about embracing the imperfect, the spontaneous, and the raw energy of the creative process.