Huis aan een waterkant 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this pencil drawing, "House on a Waterfront," and when I look at it, I get the feeling that it came together spontaneously, in one sitting, maybe en plein air. I can imagine him quickly sketching out the scene, trying to capture the essence of the building and the surrounding foliage. The marks are really gestural, almost scribbled, giving the drawing a lively, energetic feel. You can see how the side of the pencil has been used to create different tones and textures. Maybe he was thinking about capturing the light and shadow, or the way the building sits in its environment. There is a real sense of immediacy here – it's like he’s trying to record a fleeting moment in time. This drawing makes me think about other artists who worked with similar themes, like the Impressionists, who were also interested in capturing the effects of light and atmosphere. It is like a conversation across time, where artists are constantly building on each other's ideas and approaches.