Boom, kop van een kind en een straatscène 1839 - 1894

Lambertus Lingeman's "Boom, kop van een kind en een straatscène" (Tree, child's head, and a street scene) is a pencil sketch created sometime between 1839 and 1894, which showcases Lingeman's talent for capturing everyday scenes. The piece features several distinct sketches, including a detailed depiction of a tree, a partially rendered child's head, and a group of figures on a street corner. While the sketches are seemingly unrelated, Lingeman's loose yet expressive lines suggest a quick observation of daily life. The artist's preference for sketching in pencil reveals a preference for spontaneity and immediacy. The composition's simplicity and lack of clear narrative allows the viewer to focus on the individual elements, leading to a reflection on the artist's process and the essence of observed moments.