Prentbriefkaart aan August Allebé 1848 - 1927

This is a postcard to August Allebé, most likely written with ink on paper. The surface is divided by horizontal lines, creating a rigid structure that segregates the message from the address. These lines function as a framework, organizing the textual elements and guiding the reader's eye. The handwriting, a series of looping lines, fills the spaces, creating a contrast between the mechanical lines and the organic forms of the script. This contrast creates tension and movement within the composition. A postage stamp marks the top right corner, its graphic detail a concentrated focal point against the softer background. The stamp with its profile view is reminiscent of classical portraiture, but reduced in scale. The structure of the postcard and its semiotic elements like the handwriting and stamp are a means of communication. They represent a discourse between sender and receiver.