Meanderende rivier 1939 - 2009

"Meanderende rivier" (Meandering River), a 1939-2009 charcoal drawing by Kees Stoop (1929-2019), depicts a minimalist landscape of a river winding through a wooded area. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, uses simple lines and tonal variations to convey a sense of depth and perspective, focusing on the winding river's flow through the landscape. The work exemplifies Stoop's keen observation of nature and his ability to capture the essence of a scene through a subtle and expressive use of charcoal.