Groep figuren rondom een kuil op het strand c. 1928 - 1930

Otto Verhagen created this sketch of figures gathered around a hole on the beach, using pencil on paper. The scene evokes a sense of community and shared activity. The artist captures a moment of leisure, perhaps reflecting the growing importance of seaside culture. It is interesting to consider how the beach and leisure activities have historically been spaces where social norms are both reinforced and challenged. There’s something very human about coming together in a shared space to dig a hole. What are they looking for? What are they hoping to find? The simplicity of the drawing allows us to project our own experiences and interpretations onto the scene. It prompts reflection on our relationships with each other and our environment.