Japanse motieven, onder andere konijnen, een vogel en rietstengels c. 1890 - 1922

This is a sketchbook page by Johanna van de Kamer, full of Japanese motifs like rabbits, a bird, and reeds, and rendered in ink. It’s like a visual diary entry, capturing a moment in time. The ink is applied with such confidence, and the thin washes create a sense of depth. The way the reeds are drawn, with quick, vertical strokes, reminds me of traditional Japanese ink painting. See how the artist uses varying pressure to create thick and thin lines, giving the composition a sense of rhythm and movement. The dark ink gives an expressive quality, making the composition feel alive. The bird in the upper left has these sketchy outlines that give it the sense of momentary flight. It’s like the artist is trying to capture a fleeting image. The work as a whole has some resonance with the work of Kawai Gyokudō, who was making artwork in the same period. Ultimately, this piece reminds us that art is often about exploration, experimentation, and the joy of the process.