Staande man en twee bovenlichamen van mannen c. 1936 - 1940

Henk Henriët made this drawing, "Standing Man and Two Male Torsos," with pencil on paper. It’s all about the line here, isn’t it? Look at how the artist builds up the forms with these almost scribbly marks, particularly on the figure to the left. The lines aren't just outlines; they're the very structure of the figures themselves, suggesting weight and volume through a network of strokes. Notice the varying pressure and direction of the lines, creating a sense of depth and shadow. This isn't about perfect representation, it's about the process of seeing and constructing an image through touch. And then these more faded sketches, a ghostly presence, like thoughts that haven’t fully formed. Henriët’s drawing reminds us that art is a conversation, full of starts and stops, whispers and shouts. Think of someone like Guston, another artist who knew how to let the messy stuff sing.