Brief aan Willem Bogtman Possibly 1935 - 1936

This handwritten letter by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst was written on paper, presumably in 1935. It looks like it was written with a very fine pen, which gives it a delicate, almost ethereal quality. What strikes me is the consistent pressure, each line is even, not rushed, not stressed. It’s like the artist is thinking aloud, letting the words flow from his mind onto the page. Look closely and you’ll see how the lines curve and bend, creating a rhythm that’s almost musical. The ink is a soft gray, which gives the writing a gentle, understated feel. It invites you to lean in, to take your time, and to savor each word. It’s like looking at a Cy Twombly sketch, but with the added intimacy of a personal correspondence. You can imagine the artist sitting at his desk, carefully crafting each sentence, pouring his thoughts and feelings onto the page. You can really get a sense of the artist’s personality, his quirks, and his unique way of seeing the world.