Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1924

This letter to Philip Zilcken was written by Alphonse Stengelin, in 1924. I can almost feel Stengelin’s hand moving across the page, each word a deliberate stroke, the sentences like a dance. Imagine him there, pen in hand, lost in thought, crafting each word with care. I wonder what was on his mind as he wrote? Was he thinking of Zilcken, missing him, wanting to share a moment of connection across the miles? The text invites us to reflect on the relationship between the two artists and the intimate and contemplative nature of letter writing. It reminds me of the letters between Van Gogh and his brother Theo. Artists are always in conversation, aren't they? Exchanging ideas, inspiring each other across time and space. So, next time you pick up a pen, remember Stengelin, Van Gogh, and all the artists who have poured their hearts out onto paper, inviting us to join them in their creative journey.