Op de grond zittende figuren c. 1916 - 1945

"Op de grond zittende figuren" (Figures Sitting on the Ground) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk, created sometime between 1916 and 1945. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two figures in a simple, gestural style, their forms reduced to a series of flowing lines. Stolk's sketch captures a moment of repose and intimacy, conveying a sense of quiet observation and the artist's interest in capturing human form in its most basic essence. The simplicity of the drawing, with its emphasis on line and form, aligns with the minimalist approach of 20th-century art, reflecting a shift towards abstraction.