Kippen en liggende honden 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made these studies of chickens and dogs with a pencil on paper. Just look at those lines, quick and flowing, like he's trying to capture something fleeting. I can imagine Vreedenburgh in his studio, or maybe even outside, quickly sketching these animals, trying to nail down their essence. It’s a bit like chasing after a feeling. The chickens, here a quick scribble and there a more careful consideration, and the dogs, curled up and dreaming. Notice how thin the lines are. They seem to dance on the surface, giving the animals a sense of movement and life. There’s a real immediacy to it, like he's trying to capture a moment in time. You know, artists have always looked to each other for inspiration. Vreedenburgh probably looked at other animaliers for inspiration and added something special, something of his own. It's like one big conversation across time. And in that conversation, we’re invited to bring our own experiences and ideas to the table.