Duinlandschap 1891 - 1899

Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht sketched this landscape with graphite, using the paper’s surface to create a textured composition of layered forms. The overall impression is one of openness, where the lightness of the medium and the sketch-like quality of the lines invite the eye to traverse the scene freely. The composition is structured by horizontal planes that subtly recede into the distance. The foreground is marked by denser clusters of lines suggesting vegetation. The middle ground transitions to rough, shaded areas, potentially indicating soil or rocky terrain. In the background, softer, undulating lines define the dunes, topped by what seems to be a sparse covering. This layering creates a sense of depth. The subtle variations in tone, achieved through the density and direction of the graphite lines, contribute to the atmospheric perspective, where depth is created not through color but through the modulation of light and shadow. The script on the lower-right corner and the visible border remind us that the artwork is a study in form and perspective.