Jongen en meisje gevolgd door een kat 1895 - 1950

Nelly Spoor made this small drawing of children and a cat with ink on paper. It's a simple scene, yet so full of life. I imagine Spoor's hand moving deftly across the page, each line precise yet playful. The ink is thin, allowing for delicate details, especially in the children's hats and the cat's fur. There's a lightness to the drawing, as if she captured a fleeting moment of childhood innocence. The cat, a solid black figure, provides a grounding presence, while the children seem to float slightly above the ground. What were they chattering about as they walked? Is the cat their familiar, or just another stray they’ve picked up along the way? Spoor's work reminds me of other women artists working in illustration, where domestic scenes become a stage for complex emotional narratives. It's a reminder that art doesn't need to be grand to be profound.