Jos zittend in een boom before 1935

Miep de Feijter made this drawing, "Jos zittend in een boom," using pen and ink on paper. The artist's hand is evident in every stroke, a reminder of the direct connection between the body, the tool, and the artwork. The choice of ink as a medium, and a simple paper as the ground, affects the overall aesthetic. Its qualities – the fineness of the lines, the gradations of tone achieved through hatching, the texture of the paper itself – all contribute to the drawing's intimate feel. The drawing is defined by the artist's deft manipulation of these humble materials. The image is rendered with sharp contours, giving the subject a sense of immediacy. We see the world from the artist's perspective, engaging with the materials and processes of artmaking. This piece demonstrates how a simple medium can give rise to a work that transcends the ordinary and the traditional boundaries of fine art.