Lony laat een jurk aan Rolf zien before 1954

Hans Borrebach made this drawing of Lony showing a dress to Rolf, using ink and wash. It has that clear, confident line that cartoonists do so well, but also an area of wash – look how the grey bleeds into the legs of the table there, creating an atmospheric glow around the scene. The drawing is balanced between the starkness of the black lines and the soft, gentle hues of blue and grey. Notice the limited colour palette, which creates a harmonious visual experience. It's like Borrebach is using colour sparingly, letting the narrative do most of the work. The story comes first. This kind of graphic art reminds me of Alex Katz, especially in the way figures are reduced down to their most essential lines and planes. Borrebach's work is a reminder that art is a language, a way of telling stories and capturing moments with a few well-placed marks. It's all about seeing and sharing what you see.