Bomen 1884 - 1927

Johan Antonie de Jonge made this drawing, Bomen, using what looks like graphite on paper. I love how he has captured the atmosphere of the place with just a few marks! It's not about perfect representation; it's about feeling the essence of those trees. You know, as a painter, sometimes you just want to get something down quickly. I can imagine De Jonge standing there, squinting at the light, quickly trying to capture what he sees and feels. The way he's used the graphite, so light in some areas and darker in others, creates a beautiful sense of depth and shadow. The marks on the paper really convey the texture of the tree bark, the movement of the leaves and the way the light falls through the branches. It reminds me that art doesn't always have to be about grand statements. Sometimes it's just about capturing a small moment in time, a fleeting feeling. That’s what keeps us artists going, that constant conversation across time and space, inspiring each other to see the world in new ways.