Bos met vijver en liggende man 1907

Simon Moulijn made this drawing of a forest with a pond and a reclining man with graphite. Look at the density of those marks, how they seem to build a world, bit by bit. The surface has a lovely texture, alive with the gentle pressure of the pencil. It's not about showing off or being slick, but about a kind of patient accumulation. See how the tiny strokes create a sense of depth, pulling you into the woods? The whole thing feels very handmade, very human. Take a look at the way he rendered the leaves, each one suggested with just a few flicks of the wrist, like musical notes on a page. It reminds me of Whistler, and his dedication to the ongoing conversation around artmaking. This piece invites us to pause, to breathe, and to appreciate the quiet beauty of nature and the simple act of looking.