Figuurstudies, onder andere een kruipend meisje en man in zwemkleding c. 1928 - 1930

This sketch, by Otto Verhagen, presents us with a world captured in ink on paper. It's all about immediacy, a sense of catching a moment on the fly. The figures are rendered with a minimal, almost fragile line, which is really interesting because it leaves so much to our imagination. Look at the way the crawling child's form is suggested with such economy, it's really all you need to understand the weight and the movement. The ink creates a texture that’s both delicate and assertive, with varying thickness and pressure giving each figure a unique presence. I think this sketch shares a sensibility with artists like David Hockney, particularly in the casual observation and snapshot-like composition. Ultimately, it invites us to embrace the beauty of imperfection and the endless possibilities of visual expression.