Kan met versiering in de vorm van een draak 1884 - 1952

This graphite drawing of a dragon-shaped jug by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries feels like a quick note, a fleeting idea captured on paper. The lines are tentative, searching, almost as if the dragon is still taking shape as we watch. I love the simplicity here. The artist isn't trying to impress us with flashy technique, but instead is allowing us to peek into the process of creation. The texture of the paper comes through, and the pencil strokes vary in pressure, creating subtle shifts in tone that define the form. Look at the dragon's head, see how the artist uses short, broken lines to suggest the scales and details. It's like a shorthand for complexity. This drawing reminds me of Cy Twombly's sketches, where the beauty lies not in perfection but in the raw energy of the mark-making. Art is a conversation, a constant exploration of ideas. What do you think?