Aangemeerde zeilboot aan een kade 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this sketch of a moored sailboat at a quay with pencil on paper. The dominant visual experience is one of sparsity and linearity. Sparse lines intersect to define the forms of the boat, buildings, and surrounding environment. The composition reflects an economy of means, where each line plays a crucial role in defining spatial relationships and structural elements. Through the lines, Vreedenburgh explores a semiotic system of signs. Each mark functions as a signifier, contributing to the overall representation of the scene. The absence of shading and detail invites the viewer to participate actively in constructing the image. The sketch challenges fixed meanings by presenting a scene that is both representational and abstract. Vreedenburgh engages with new ways of thinking about space and perception. This drawing exemplifies how the formal qualities of line and composition intersect with broader artistic concerns.