Brief aan Andries Bonger before 1896

Here is the audio guide script: This is a letter by Emile Bernard, likely made with ink on paper. The pale background is almost entirely covered in handwriting, creating a dense visual texture. Bernard’s use of script here is particularly interesting. The letters are formed into words and sentences with lines that create meaning. The way the lines, or words, are placed on the page isn't simply about conveying information. The handwriting itself becomes a visual element, almost an abstract pattern, which invites us to consider how meaning is constructed. The density of the ink on the page, the rhythm of the handwriting – all contribute to a visual language that extends beyond the literal content of the letter. Consider how the act of writing becomes a performance, a kind of drawing in itself. The letter becomes more than just a message; it's an artifact of thought, a visual echo of the artist's presence. This letter opens up questions about how we assign value and meaning to the objects and documents we encounter.