In 1965, Milton da Costa transforms a letter into a work of art

• Handwritten letter from Milton da Costa to Gilda Vieira.
• 4 sheets, 4 pages, with its envelope.
• 12 cm x 15 cm.
• In Portuguese.
• January 15, 1965, no location information.
• Excellent condition, a small stain on the first page (see image).
• Unique set.

Milton da Costa was an important artist of Brazilian modernism, working in the transition between figuration and abstraction, with a body of work marked by stylized female figures. He associated with Tarsila do Amaral, Cândido Portinari, and Di Cavalcanti. In 1965, the date of this letter, he was already in full artistic maturity, with a consolidated language. Although recognized by experts, he remains relatively little known to the general public, which suggests a real potential for rediscovery in the coming years.

The content of the letter is difficult to decipher, and we could not fully understand the text. However, the interest of the piece lies elsewhere: in its visual power. The two-color calligraphy, blue and red, creates a very expressive graphic rhythm, while the drawings, rounded female figures, small Venuses, directly refer to Milton da Costa's artistic universe.

I found this piece special because it brings together an important yet little-known artist and, above all, because this letter is a true work of art in itself, accessible for a fraction of the price of a painting.