Gezicht op een bospad c. 1920

"Gezicht op een bospad" (View of a Forest Path), a charcoal drawing by Johan Antonie de Jonge, depicts a forest scene from around 1920. This work showcases de Jonge's skill in capturing the texture and atmosphere of the natural world. The drawing's composition is particularly striking, with the right half of the paper dedicated to the dense foliage of the forest, while the left half is left almost entirely blank, suggesting a pathway or opening. This stark contrast highlights the artist's interest in light and shadow, and the way they interact to create depth and dimension.