Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1923

This letter was written in Paris on December 16, 1923, by Charles Snabilié. Look at how the words are stacked, not perfectly aligned but with a real sense of layering, almost like a painter building up layers of glaze. The ink soaks into the page, creating this sense of depth. Notice how the pressure varies, thick in some strokes, delicate in others; you can almost feel the writer's hand moving across the paper. This isn't just about information; it's about the physical act of communication, like seeing brushstrokes in a painting. See how certain words are emphasized with a heavier line? It's like he's trying to reach out, to grab your attention, to underline the importance of what he's saying. I think about Cy Twombly and his scribbled notations. There's a similar sense of intimacy and immediacy, as if we're eavesdropping on a private conversation, witnessing a moment of creation unfolding before our eyes.