Briefkaart aan Philip Zilcken before 1901

This postcard to Philip Zilcken, made by Roger Marx, is more than just a means of communication. It's like a little painting in itself. I imagine Marx carefully choosing his pen, thinking about the weight of each stroke as he forms those delicate letters. The ink, a deep, purposeful grey, almost like watercolor, flows across the surface. The stamps aren't just postage, they're visual elements, adding texture and depth to the composition. I can imagine him considering how the various postal marks overlap and interact with the handwriting. It's not just about delivering a message, it’s about creating a dynamic, layered surface that invites you to look closer and invites a conversation between sender and receiver. The act of writing becomes a form of mark-making, a gesture of thought and expression. And you can see this echoed across much of his other work. It all builds into a story, doesn't it?