Landschap te Bloemendaal 1914 - 1919

Willem Cornelis Rip made this pencil drawing of a landscape in Bloemendaal, likely en plein air. Here, the immediacy of the artist's mark underscores the directness of the sketching process. Rip likely used a graphite pencil, a tool that became widely available due to industrial manufacturing in the 19th century. Its accessibility democratized drawing, making it a common medium for both amateur and professional artists. The rough quality of the sketch reflects a moment in time. The sketch’s character lies in its ability to capture fleeting impressions, showing the artist's hand and momentary experience. The visible lines and erasures reveal the artist’s thought process, as he quickly rendered the landscape before him. This sketch challenges traditional distinctions between high art and craft by celebrating the value of process and the artist's direct engagement with their materials.