Boerderij bij een molen te Groesbeek 1901 - 1907

Anna Catharina Maria van Eeghen made this drawing of a farm near a mill in Groesbeek using graphite on paper. The artist uses a common medium for sketching, allowing for quick and precise strokes that capture the essence of the rural scene. Graphite, derived from mined sources, connects the artwork to broader issues of resource extraction and industrial processes, with layered applications suggesting the labor involved in refining and processing the material. The choice of drawing, rather than painting, emphasizes the immediate and direct connection between the artist and the subject matter, aligning it with traditions of plein air sketching. Van Eeghen’s work invites us to consider how these traditional tools and techniques reflect broader social and economic structures. Ultimately, the meaning of this drawing is deeply intertwined with its materials and making, offering a window into the cultural and historical context of its creation.