Personnages 1949

Aurel Cojan made this drawing called 'Personnages' with graphite on paper. I love the quickness of this drawing; it feels like Cojan was trying to capture a fleeting moment, maybe a memory. Look at how he uses these simple lines to suggest figures in a crowd, there's a real sense of movement and energy. The texture of the paper is visible beneath the marks, which gives the drawing an unfinished, immediate feel. It reminds me of those moments when you're sketching in a cafe, trying to capture the essence of a scene before it disappears. Consider the way the lines overlap and intersect, creating a sense of depth and complexity. I'm reminded of Giacometti, who explored similar themes of isolation and alienation in his sculptures and drawings. Ultimately, this drawing invites us to contemplate the nature of human interaction and the ways in which we perceive and remember the world around us.