Doorweekte jongen op een deurmat c. 1928 - 1941

Miep de Feijter made this illustration using ink and watercolour. I love the way the thin lines and washes create such a lively, almost nervous energy. It’s like watching a story unfold in real-time. Look at how the ink defines the figures, especially the grandmother's dress; those dense, dark strokes give it weight and presence, while the lighter blue watercolor around the door feels almost ethereal. The water on the mat is so evocative, you can almost feel the dampness and the slight awkwardness of the moment. It’s not just about the image; it’s about capturing a feeling, a fleeting moment of human interaction. De Feijter's work reminds me a bit of Quentin Blake, with its whimsical, slightly off-kilter perspective. Both artists share a knack for finding the extraordinary in the everyday. It's a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, a series of echoes and responses across time.