Bovenlichaam van een naakte figuur 1906 - 1945

Reijer Stolk made this drawing of a nude figure with graphite on paper. The drawing feels like a fleeting moment, a sketch capturing the essence of form and movement. I am really drawn to the way Stolk uses the graphite, hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and shadow. It's like he's feeling his way around the body, mapping out its contours with delicate lines. Look at the way the lines build up around the figure's back. There's a real sense of energy there, as if Stolk is trying to capture the dynamic tension of the muscles beneath the skin. I love that the process of its making is so visible. It reminds me a little of Matisse's drawings, that same sense of lightness and fluidity. What do you see?