Prentbriefkaart aan Andries Bonger 1871 - 1936

This is an anonymous postcard, possibly a photograph, sent to Andries Bonger, showing a snowy view of Tonnerre. The artist's hand, or eye, finds a real poetry in the monochromatic scene. It's the kind of palette that makes you think about all the shades of grey, or in this case, the pinkish-grey, that exist in the world. Look at the way the snow clings to the rooftops and blankets the fields. There's a real texture there, a layering of light and shadow that gives the image depth. The bare trees in the foreground almost feel like they’re reaching out, their branches like a delicate drawing against the muted sky. The way the image is constructed makes me think about the work of Eugène Atget, who captured scenes of a bygone Paris with a similar sense of quiet observation. This card is just another reminder that art is about seeing, feeling, and sharing a moment in time, and how that communication of ideas persists.