Brief aan Anna Dorothea Dirks Possibly 1926

This letter, written by Aby Warburg in Hamburg, 1926, is like a painting in language. I can imagine him at his desk, the nib of his pen scratching across the page, each word carefully chosen, placed with intention. Warburg is writing to Anna Dorothea Dirks, expressing gratitude for her letter and sharing news of a painting that has come into his possession. His words are filled with emotion, tinged with melancholy as he reflects on lost loved ones. The act of writing itself becomes a way for him to process grief and find solace in memory. It's like he's layering his thoughts and emotions, one on top of the other, creating a rich and textured surface. And just as a painter mixes colors on a palette, Warburg blends personal reflection with art historical inquiry, seeking to uncover the hidden connections between images and ideas. It’s all part of the same conversation. And really, isn’t all art just one, big, ongoing conversation?