Figuur op een straat met populieren en een klok 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this drawing on paper, a street scene with a figure, poplars, and a clock, with ink, it seems. It is a loose sketch, just lines, and that makes me think about the relationship between drawing and thinking, like doodling in a meeting. The marks are super direct, and the paper shows right through. It feels like the artist was trying to catch the essence of a place and a feeling. Check out how the marks are rough and immediate, not too precious. In the lower left, there’s this cluster of quick strokes suggesting foliage, see how it almost vibrates with energy? That part stands out because it's a little wilder than the rest, like a burst of inspiration. Vreedenburgh reminds me a little of Raoul Dufy, who was all about capturing the joy of life in these fleeting, sketchy impressions, too. It is all about openness and possibility.