Eetkamer met groene canapé c. 1925

This watercolour, 'Eetkamer met groene canapé', was made in the 20th century by an artist known only as Monogrammist HK. The painting has a subdued palette, a dance of muted greens, greys and pinks, which gives the room a feeling of quiet contemplation. There’s a real tenderness in the way the artist has rendered the light in this room. The paint is thin and transparent, almost like a wash, which creates a luminous quality. The way the light filters through the windows, casting gentle shadows, feels incredibly intimate. Look at the brushstrokes around the chandelier, they're so delicate, capturing the way the light refracts through the glass. It reminds me of Vilhelm Hammershøi, especially in the way it captures a sense of stillness and quietude. Like Hammershøi, Monogrammist HK finds beauty in the everyday, inviting us to pause and appreciate the subtle nuances of our surroundings. Art is never really about answers, but about opening up spaces for seeing, feeling, and thinking.