Stilleven met kruik en ui by Julie de Graag

Stilleven met kruik en ui 1887 - 1924

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

vase

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

plant

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

watercolour illustration

"Stilleven met kruik en ui" (Still life with jug and onion), a graphite drawing by Julie de Graag, is a classic example of the still life genre. The artist uses meticulous detail to depict a simple composition of a ceramic jug with a rounded onion at its base. The drawing's restrained palette of grays, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow, creates a sense of calm and quiet contemplation. De Graag's work is known for its precision and meticulousness, reflecting the artistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.