De haven te Veere 1883 - 1940

Johannes Frederik Engelbert ten Klooster made this drawing of ‘The Harbour at Veere’ using ink. Imagine him perched somewhere along the shore with his sketchpad, carefully mapping out the details of the boats, the buildings, and the foliage with his pen. It’s all in black and white, so we have to use our imagination to fill in the colours. The delicate lines capture the stillness of the water and the quiet activity of the harbor. You can almost feel the gentle sway of the boats and the salty air. The artist’s touch is so evident in the quick, light marks that build up the forms. I bet ten Klooster loved being outside, making a direct record of the world around him. His drawing is a reminder that art is a kind of exchange between artists, and the places that inspire them.