Brief aan Philip Zilcken 1908 - 1909

Here is a note written by Jan Diederikus Kruseman in September 1908. It is a thank you letter addressed to Philip Zilcken. Imagine the artist penning this note, the quiet scratching of the nib across the paper, each word carefully chosen to express gratitude. It's like watching a painter build up layers of meaning with each brushstroke: here, each sentence adds depth to a portrait of appreciation. The letter reminds me of those quiet moments in the studio when you pause and reflect on the support of your community. It's easy to get caught up in the chaos of creating, but these gestures of acknowledgment are just as important. They become part of the ongoing conversation between artists, a dialogue that stretches across time and mediums, inspiring us to keep pushing, keep exploring. I think, in the end, all art is a form of communication, a way of saying thank you, I see you.