Ontwerp voor drukwerk voor Jachthaven S. van Dijk c. 1935 - 1936

This page, an advert for a marina designed by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, is all about the quiet energy of pencil lines. You can feel the hand of the artist as he carefully sketches the composition. I can imagine Vreedenburgh working on this in his studio, maybe late at night, a single lamp illuminating the page. He’s probably thinking about how to capture the essence of the marina, its calm waters, and the promise of adventure. I love how the torn edges and the layered scraps of paper add depth and texture to the piece. It reminds me of collages, a bit like Kurt Schwitters. The text, in elegant cursive, feels like a personal message, a whisper from the past. This piece is a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be grand or imposing. It can be intimate, quiet, and still speak volumes. Artists are always in conversation with each other, even across time. We are inspired by those who came before, and hopefully, we inspire those who will come after.