Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1905

Vittorio Pica made this postcard to Philip Zilcken with ink and paper, likely sometime in the early 20th century. You can see the residue of pale green writing on the card - maybe a note to a friend, now mostly faded, like a ghostly memory. Imagine Pica sitting at his desk, pen in hand, carefully choosing his words. Was he thinking about art? Or just everyday life? And Zilcken, receiving the card – what did he make of it? Was it a window into Pica's world, or just a fleeting hello? The stamp adds a layer of intrigue. Someone's face, a denomination, the Italian post office. It's amazing how a simple gesture like sending a postcard connects us across time and space. A way of seeing, thinking, and experiencing the world that continues to resonate. I wonder what they would make of this artwork being viewed now?