Gebouw met een toren 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this sketch titled 'Gebouw met een toren' with a pencil on paper. Vreedenburgh who lived from 1880 to 1946, operated within a society undergoing rapid urbanization and shifting cultural identities. His work captures quiet reflections amidst monumental change, perhaps echoing personal experiences of displacement, or a longing for simpler times. Notice how the skeletal lines of the tower evoke a sense of solitude. Is it reaching towards the sky, or is it cut off? With its obscured details and ethereal quality, the building transcends its architectural form, becoming a symbol of resilience in the face of uncertainty. The sketch invites us to consider how these structures mirror our own internal landscapes.