Stadsgezicht 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this drawing, a cityscape, with pencil on paper. Look at these very light, free lines. It feels like the artist was trying to capture the essence of a place, maybe quickly sketching what he sees, and figuring it out later. There’s this incredible freedom in the lines, like he’s letting his hand wander and see what comes out. I feel the artist really grappling with the scene. Trying to find the structure in the chaos. The texture is smooth, almost like he barely touched the paper. The lines of the buildings look like they are dancing together. This makes me think of the work of other artists who use lines to create a sense of movement and energy. It’s almost like Vreedenburgh is sketching out an idea, not just a place. It shows how artists are always in conversation with each other, borrowing ideas, and pushing boundaries. This drawing reminds me that art is an ongoing process of exploration and experimentation, full of surprises and possibilities.